Job Title: Research Nurse
Location: Dallas TX, 75230
Hours/Schedule: M-F 8 hours/day, 7a-4p, some earlier starts at 5:30am
Type: Contract 6 months, renewable likely
Joule is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Research Nurse to join our client’s team at a leading research site in Dallas TX. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge Phase III Infectious Disease clinical trial.
To be considered, candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas and have at least one year of recent experience in clinical research. This is a 6-month contract role with a strong potential for extension, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact in advancing medical innovation while furthering your career in clinical research.
Overview
The Research Nurse is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols and serving as a liaison with local investigators, clinical staff, and research personnel. Under direct supervision, this individual will mature in their understanding of research operations and regulations in order to achieve a strong fundamental understanding of human subject research.
Responsibilities- Complete study medication order forms accurately, when needed, and has physician or appropriate designee sign orders prior to medication administration.
- Perform routine operational activities for multiple research protocols.
- Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor. Collaborate closely with various site departments/teams, including finance, relevant hospital administrative representatives, and the local IRB, if applicable.
- Coordinate protocol schedule of assessments from initial submission of feasibility until study closeout. Coordinate submission and approval for the Site’s Facility Review Committee, if applicable.
- Provide instruction on research protocols to appropriate staff, including interpretation of test results, observations, and related study data to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff.
- Assess the patient and document findings at each clinic visit while on protocol. Document all specific tasks required by the protocol (i.e. medication forms, quality of life questionnaires, neuro exams, vital signs sheets, times of lab draws, etc.).
- Complete the study medication order form accurately and have the physician or nurse practitioner sign orders prior to treatment. Ensure that all medications are approved by the appropriate designee prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens.
- Accurately calculate and document the BSA, creatinine, STS calculation, or any other conversions needed, per protocol. Document any interaction regarding the patient that occurs while the patient is enrolled on a protocol, including follow-up and survival (this includes home health intervention, pharmacies, and patient phone calls).
- Ensure that follow-up appointments, imaging, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements.
- Accurately complete all data requests (including queries) and submit with source documentation within the timeframe specified in the SOP. Generate and track drug shipments, device shipments, and supplies as needed. Ensure timely and accurate data completion.
- Track and report adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations, and violations. Communicate all protocol-related issues to appropriate study personnel or manager.
- Re-consent patients in a timely manner and document process appropriately.
Requirements- Associate's degree minimum w/RN
- Bachelor's degree preferred w/ RN
- 1+ years of experience in patient care setting; proficient in various electronic applications, Microsoft, EDC, CTMS; knowledge base of medical terminology
- Minimum 1+ years of relevant clinical research experience
Ref: #568-Clinical
