Alcanza Clinical Research
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
The Clinical Research Nurse ensures the execution of assigned studies by performing clinical procedures and patient follow-ups. Responsibilities include screening patients, documenting in source charts, and maintaining compliance with FDA and GCP regulations.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN), an active unrestricted RN license, and BLS certification. A minimum of one year of clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Description Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, SC, TX, VA, and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.
The Clinical Research Nurse works to ensure the execution of assigned studies, and performs clinical procedures, such as venipunctures, injections, prep or mixing of investigational study drugs and infusions, under the scope of the study protocol and in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs.
In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team, works to ensure the execution of assigned studies. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Under the direction of the Site Manager/Director and the Principal/Sub Investigators, conducts the following according to study protocol, company processes & procedures, and in compliance with FDA, GCP, ICH regulations and guidelines: Screening of patients for study enrollment; Patient consents; Patient follow-up visits; Documenting in source clinic charts; Entering data in EDC and answers queries; Obtaining vital signs and ECGs; May perform basic lab procedures per protocol, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up; Performing procedures commensurate with licensure including vitals, ECGs/EKGs, venipunctures, injections, infusions, mixing drug and/or dispense investigational product; etc. Requesting and tracking medical record requests; Updating and maintaining logs, chart filings; Maintaining & ordering study specific supplies; Scheduling subjects for study visits and conducts appointment reminders; Building/updating source as needed; Conducting monitoring visits and resolves issues as needed in a timely manner; Ensuring study related reports and patient results are reviewed by investigator in a timely manner; o Filing SAE/Deviation reports to Sponsor and IRB as needed; o Documenting and reporting adverse events; o Reporting non-compliance to appropriate staff in timely manner; o Maintaining positive and effective communication with clients and team members; o Always practicing ALCOAC principles with all documentation; Be thoroughly familiar with the protocol, case report form, informed consent, source documentation, patient diary (when applicable), and study medication(s) for the assigned research study; Complete all needed activities for study start-up, including completing required training, uploading / printing certificates to file in ISF, etc.; Prepare and attend site initiation visits (SIV’s) and Investigator Meetings (IMs), as needed; May set up, train and maintain all technology needed for studies. May assist with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed; Maintaining confidentiality of patients, customers and company information, and; Performing all other duties as requested or assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) AND a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. An active, unrestricted RN license, in state of work location, is required. BLS certification required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.
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