Research Nurse II

Job Overview:

Are you seeking a career in a non-traditional nursing environment?

Well our Research Nurse II position here at Labcorp is the job for you!!!

As a Research Nurse II with our organization you will have the ....

• Opportunity to work with volunteers doing research on clinical trials for groundbreaking new medications.
• Chance to gain experience working within the constantly evolving world of clinical pharmacology.
• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment where no two days will be the same; very different than the orthodox nursing role.

LabCorp Drug Development

• Up to 5k sign on bonus incentive
• Top CRO with unmatched global footprint
• 70K+ employees in 100 countries worldwide
• Collaborated on 87% of novel drugs approved by the FDA in 2020, including 86% novel oncology drugs, and 88% rare and orphan medicines.
• Cutting edge Oncology work in Immunotherapy & CAR-T and also COVID trials
• Global support and collaborative team environment, 24/7 IT Support for regional employees
• Focus on our people (employees) and their career path
• SuccessPath - this platform is the employee version of our career site - you can set alerts, refer friends and apply to openings.
• Launched a "when in counts" campaign, where employees can provide online recognition to co-workers that have gone above and beyond, to date 100s have been recognized.

Benefits Overview

• 4 Health Insurance providers
• United Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna
• Llife insurance
• FTO - Flexible Time Off
• 401K (dollar to dollar match, up to 5% match with no vesting period)
• Wellness awards to reduce out of pocket premiums
• Employee recognition awards (ACE) for high performers and recognition
• Employee pricing on travel, appliances, cars, insurance, computers, cell phone plan

Job Description:

Responsible for study unit activities in the conduct of clinical trials with emphasis on the safety and welfare of study participants.

This is a full-time position with rotating shifts and some weekends. A schedule will be given in advance.

Essential Job Duties:

• Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times
• Be current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures
• Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards
• Utilize skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials
• Utilize nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events. Document adverse events and take appropriate action as needed
• Obtain Informed Consent and continue the ICF process by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures
• May obtain medical history
• Administer investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations
• Perform study-related activities such as Cannulation, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, venipuncture
• Collect and processes biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures
• Record data obtained in a timely, error free manner according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain an understanding of current regulatory requirements
• Transcribe source data onto the Case Report Form
• Take responsibility for quality control of study data
• Assist with training and mentorship of clinic staff
• Attend all required meetings, as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken
• Maintain skills to perform all study tasks, as required
• Maintain constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times
• Handle participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained
• Ensure that client and participant confidentiality is maintained
• Respond to client and team queries in a timely manner
• Take ownership for the quality and standard of own work
• Apply NMC code and conduct to all aspects of duties (Leeds)
• Record Adverse Events (AEs) as required
• Be competent in all aspects of dosing as required by study
• Undertake Shift Lead position as dictated by workload within the clinic
• Contribute to clinic projects as required
• Maintain Intermediate Life Support (ILS) (Leeds) or Basic Life Support (BLS) (US) certification
• Assist lead nurse in medical programs (such as Hep B and TB) within the clinic, as required
• Responsible nurse for study as delegated by CRC. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Design and complete dose inventories
• Update and train nurses in specific dose techniques for study specific requirements
• Liaise with Investigator Team with regards any dosing or study safety aspects
• Update nurse team on any study safety additional requirements and rescue medications

Assist with protocol review Assist with SOP review and implementation Undertake any other duties as required Must be-able to work rotating shifts and some weekends Education/Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Associates Degree/BS in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.
• CPR/AED certified
• ACLS Certified

Experience:

Minimum Required:

• 2-3 years nursing experience