Research Nurse For Dermatology Clinical Trials-Rn Or Lpn

Summary:

Central Connecticut Dermatology located in Cromwell, CT is looking to hire a detail oriented, highly organized clinical Research Nurse to assist with clinical trials and provide nursing services to trial patients. This individual will work side by side with our clinical trials coordinator and research assistants on a number of clinical drug trials within the field of dermatology with the future possibility of moving into a managerial position in the clinical trials unit.

Experience and Requirements:

· RN or LPN required, currently licensed in CT

· Minimum of 2 years experience as an RN or LPN required

· Critical Care Experience is highly preferred (ICU, ER or similar)

· Clinical Research experience preferred (Phase 2 or 3 clinical trials)

· Experience in high volume setting

· Ability to monitor, identify, think critically about, and propose/implement solutions for optimizing department efficiency and growth

· Ability to work as a strong team member along with MD investigators to manage and refer as necessary, all patient medical issues including possible investigational drug side effects, during patient trial participation

· Ability to multi-task

· Must be articulate and have clear/concise communication skills

· Strong phlebotomy skills required

· Strong attention to detail

· GCP (good clinical practice) knowledge, will train

· Excellent team player

· Strong organizational skills

· Strong computer proficiency including word and Excel

Responsibilities:

· Assisting with daily operations of clinical studies

· Screening, consenting, recruitment and selection of patients for studies through personal interviews and written communication with patients/families

· Scheduling patient visits

· Preparing for patient visits

· Assisting with running of visits and data collection

· Administering research medications

· Collecting and managing patient data

· Data entry and shipping of laboratory specimens

· Coordinating and preparing necessary documentation for IRB and following up on IRB activities

· Regulatory maintenance for the clinical trials including initial and continuing submissions to central IRBs, annual renewals, protocol amendments and safety submissions

· Working with the study sponsors to ensure the protocol guidelines are maintained

· Tracking clinical trials enrollment and assisting with active recruitment

· Contract negotiations, budget management and clinical trial accounting responsibilities

· Creation of source documentation for multiple new and ongoing clinical trials

· Performing other duties as assigned by the clinical trials coordinator and principle investigators

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person