Health Care/Research Nurse

Company: Covance
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Overview:This position is onsite in our Dallas Clinic and must be able to cover overnight shifts and weekends if needed.We are also hiring for PRN nurses.* Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times* Be current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures* Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards* Utilize skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials* Utilize nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events. Document adverse events and takes appropriate action as needed* Obtain Informed Consent and continue the ICF process by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures* May obtain medical history* Administer investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations* Perform study related activities such as cannulation, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, venipuncture* Collect and process biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures* Record data obtained in a timely, error free manner according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.* Maintain an understanding of current regulatory requirements* Transcribe source data onto the Case Report Form* Take responsibility for quality control of study data* Attend all required meetings, as appropriate* Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken* Maintain skills to perform all study tasks, as required* Maintain constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times* Handle participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained* Ensure that client and participant confidentiality is maintained* Respond to client and team queries in a timely manner* Take ownership for the quality and standard of own work.* Apply NMC code and conduct to all aspects of duties (Leeds)* Record Adverse Events (AEs) as required* Be competent in all aspects of dosing as required by study* Undertake Shift Lead position as dictated by workload within the clinic* Contribute to clinic projects as required* Gain ILS (Leeds) or BLS (US) certification* Assist lead nurse in medical programs (such as Hep B and TB) within the clinic, as required* Undertake any other duties as requiredEducation/Qualifications:Minimum Required: USA* Associates Degree or BS degree in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.* CPR/AED certifiedACLS-certified preferred upon entry to role. ACLS certification maybe be gained in role if notyet certifiedExperience:Minimum Required: USA* 1+ years of related experience;clinical research experience is highly preferred* Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements#LI-ML1

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