Clinical Research Nurse

ClinChoice is searching for a Freelance Clinical Research Nurse to work on a long-term study, at a hospital site in Buffalo, New York. Minimum commitment of 4 hours per month, with additional hours as needed to support patient care (each patient visit will be about 3 hours minimum). The study will last about 1.5 years. The Clinical Research Nurse will play an important role in patient care, regulatory, data collection, and facilitation of meetings to serve as the main point of contact for the overall coordination of the clinical trial. You will be responsible for performing irrigations for patients while they are in the hospital after the surgery. Responsibilities will include training patients to correctly use an irrigation medical device. No clinical trial experience is required. This position requires 1099 status and self-employment. The schedule is flexible, with work hours provided well in advance with an average of 4-8 hours/month.

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for a confident candidate with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client counterparts.  

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Direct the activities of professionals engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives.
• Ensure compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
• Administer investigational products and performs patient assessments during clinical visits to determine the presence of side effects; notifies Principal Investigator of findings/issues.
• Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper investigational produce use, administration, and disease treatment.
• Documents medical data in the patient charts to capture protocol requirements.
• Schedule site visits.
• Monitors study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with relevant local, federal and state regulatory and institutional policies. Maintains required records of patient performance and ability to use device.
• Records adverse event and side effect data and confers with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies. Prepares for or participates in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups. Identifies protocol problems, informs investigators of problems, or assists in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.
• Patient care / visit will be 3 hours minimum. 

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of a diploma from an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor of Nursing or a Licensed nurse. 
• Two years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for one year of work experience.
• Nursing competency skills per scope of practice, including performing vital signs, nursing assessments, performing ECG/EKG, administering injections, etc.
• Experience in critical care and post-operative care is preferred.
• At least one year of clinical trials research experience is preferred.
• Medical Device study experience (beneficial).
• Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
• Experience facilitating IRB submissions.
• Experience with site budget review.
• Training will be provided.
• Knowledge of biological and medical terminology.
• Understanding of the principles of administration and management.
• Detail-orientated and meticulous in all aspects of work.
• Strong attention to detail, proactively identifying and solving problems; ability to demonstrate initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

The Application Process

Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step.  Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful.

 Who will you be working for?

About ClinChoice    

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services, with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.           

Our Company Ethos

Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are  the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology.   The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates.

ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.

Key Words-Clinical Trial Study Nurse, Study Nurse, Irrigations, RN, FSP, clinical studies, Registered Nurse, Medical Device, post operation, critical care, post-surgery

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