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ICON Clinical Research Clinical Research Nurse I in San Antonio, Texas
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
As a Clinical Research Nurse , you are helping with the overall execution of Phase 1 clinical trials. You will be working side-by-side with research associates collecting data from our subjects, while also using your RN/LPN experience to keep those subjects safe. You will administer study drugs, take vitals, perform phlebotomy, and conduct other examinations given by the study protocol. Lastly, because research is all about the documentation, you’ll be documenting all the data you collect and work closely with study investigators on any adverse events that may happen.
The Role:
Title: Clinical Research Nurse
Location: On-Site (San Antonio, TX)
Job Type: Full-Time
Duties:
Clinical Quality, Data Integrity, and Safety
Maintaining nursing knowledge, skills, and licensure.
Provide safety monitoring and supervision of study participants.
Administer investigational drugs and concomitant medications to subject according to study protocol.
Performs required study procedures.
Participate in mock emergency drills.
Ensure proper documentation to meet all reporting requirements.
Demonstrate strong ethical and safety practices.
Participate in peer support / evaluation, in services, education programs, and staff meetings, and Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
Reviews clinical records/charts and does quality controls (QC’s)
Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies to ensure that data collected on study volunteers adhere to study protocol; may assist in screening volunteers for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria.
Confer with volunteers to explain purpose of study and obtain informed consent forms; explain procedures and practical issues such as timelines for visits and restrictions on food and drink.
Record volunteer clinical data.
Collaborate closely with study investigator on adverse events (AE) according to procedures outlined in the protocol.
Collaborate and communicate with all internal groups and clinic management and their teams.
Participate in project meetings with sponsors and other members of the project team as needed.
Identify deficiencies and malfunction of equipment and supplies and assist in identifying proper replacements
Establish and maintain positive interactions with volunteers and other staff.
Promptly respond to volunteer needs.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Supervise Medical Research Associates (MRAs) and subjects during studies, if applicable.
Provide shift report to MRAs and peers for the shift and to Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) or Floor Supervisor at shift change, if applicable.
Identify deficiencies in knowledge and performance of the MRAs and peers.
Mentor and coach clinical staff and peers in study tasks, procedures, and other areas of deficiencies in knowledge and performance relative to their roles.
Assist in inventory management.
Appropriate and proficient use of all equipment required for clinical procedures and assessments.
Other duties as assigned by clinic management.
What you need:
RN or LPN license required
Provider level BLS and ACLS required
Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in general computer userequired
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
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