Clinical Research Nurse- Night Shift Per Diem

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100 countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our global Clinical Operations colleagues within our PPD® clinical research services provide end-to-end support for clinical trials from study start up to monitoring through to study close out, across commercial and government contracts. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

Discover Impactful Work

Supports the Clinic in the overall conduct of multiple, ongoing clinical trials involving an in-patient setting, ensuring patient safety and cooperation during the study process.

A Day In The Life

• Reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria with patients to ensure eligibility to participate in study. Interacts with Principal Investigator for inclusion/exclusion review of patient data. Reviews and witnesses the consenting process for subjects. Prepares study-specific documents for applicable study visit.
• Ensures the safety of patients by monitoring and assessing AEs, if any, and communicating potentially serious findings to investigators.
• Performs all procedures in the treatment areas (i.e., check-ins, gauze management, administration of drug, blood draws, ECGs, vital signs, etc.) Monitors staff to assure adherence to GCP, ICH, FDA, and OSHA guidelines.
• Attends initiation meetings when necessary to obtain study process clarification.
• Monitors and continuously evaluates the overall research experience of each patient to assure a positive experience.
• Performs other study-related duties as qualified by documented training
  
  

Keys To Success

Education

• ADN from an accredited institution/active RN or LVN licence to practice
  
  

Experience

• The Clinical Research Nurse supports the Clinic in the overall conduct of multiple, ongoing clinical trials involving oral surgery patients in an in-patient setting, ensuring patient safety and cooperation during the study process. Responsibilities include: - Reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria with patients to ensure eligibility to participate in study. Interacts with Primary Investigator for inclusion/exclusion review of patient data - Reviews and witnesses the consenting process for subjects. - Ensures the safety of patients by monitoring and assessing AEs, if any, and communicating potentially serious findings to physician - Performs all procedures in the recovery area (i.e., check-ins, gauze management, administration of drug, blood draws, ECGs, vital signs, etc.) - Monitors staff to assure adherence to Good Clinical Practices, ICH, FDA, and OSHA guidelines Education and Experience: RN degree from an accredited institution Active license to practice in the state of Nevada 1 year experience as RN Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to function with multiple types of individuals and work in a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude Strong planning and organizational capabilities to manage multiple tasks and study groups at one time Basic computer skills Willingness and ability to learn administer investigational drugs including oral, intravenous, topical, or other approved method of dosing Willingness and ability to learn and perform a variety of technical procedures such as drawing blood, processing and harvesting lab specimens, taking vital signs, performing ECGs, etc. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the study needs of the Clinic Good handwriting and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 1 year experience as RN or LVN
• Technical positions may require a certificate
  
  

Previous experience

• Ability to work well in a team environment and interact with all levels of staff, clients, and subjects in a positive and professional manner
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities to manage multiple tasks and study groups at one time
• Basic computer skills, good handwriting and attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to administer investigational drugs or test investigational devices intravenously, topically, or by other approved methods of dosing
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform a variety of technical procedures such as drawing blood, processing and harvesting lab specimens, taking vital signs, performing ECGs, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to medical emergency scenarios, in accordance with ACLS guidance, established emergency protocols, and Investigator instructions
  
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment
• Occasional drives to site locations. Potential Occasional travel required
• Frequent long hours, weekends and/or holidays
• Exposure to blood and biohazardous waste
• Be available by cell phone after hours
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions
• Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.
• Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance
  
  

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!