Job description
Mantell Associates is currently partnered with a US based, privately held, independent clinical research site company, and provider of clinical development services with expertise in early and late-stage neuroscience drug development. With 20 sites, they are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse (LPN/RN) to join their team.
LPN/RN - Responsibilities:
Dispense and collect investigational products, routine medications, and PRN medications while subjects are housed on the site observation unit as dictated by written orders
Perform appropriate research protocol procedures which may include but are not limited to vital signs, blood collection and processing, ECGs, and point of care laboratory tests
Perform basic lab procedures including but not limited to preparation of specimen tubes and labels, blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-ups
Ensure that biological specimens are disposed of appropriately
Maintain a clean, safe work environment
Study, learn and comply with site standard operating procedures, and other policies, practices, and regulations where applicable
Additionally, this role may encompass responsibilities beyond those outlined above, as required by the evolving needs of the organization. This job description is intended as a foundation and may be subject to expansion or modification to best suit company objectives
Guided by Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
LPN/RN - Requirements:
Graduate / completion of approved accredited school of nursing or paramedic program. Education and requirements will be determined by the site need and protocol requirements
Valid License as a RN or LPN, maintain current license
Must have a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience
CPR Certification required, ACLS preferred for RN
Phlebotomy certification (national) preferred
Understand regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
Communicate with providers, co-workers, and others in a collaborative and courteous manner
Knowledgeable in medical terminology to communicate with physician office and staff
Able to initiate or modify behavior to achieve desired outcomes despite environmental factors, priorities, or problems that might not be well defined or that are subject to change
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Ability to organize and prioritize within a changing environment
Uses safety/universal precautions to protect self, subjects and staff
Able to appropriately implement protocol and regulatory requirements in study conduct
Proficient in venipuncture, centrifugation, sample storage and performing electrocardiogram
Attentive to detail, good initiative and able to work with changing priorities
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +1 (786) 485 1298.