About this opportunity
Tranquil Clinical and Research Consulting Services LLC lists this PRN Research Nurse Practitioner - Overnight, weekends, holidays opportunity in webster, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description Job Description Practitioner Tranquil Clinical Research cares about the opinion of our employees and we want the world to know what an amazing place Tranquil is to work for. We always do the right thing, our number one job is the rights, safety and well being of our patients, we train hard and we play hard. We know that our employee provides an essential service and therefore we take better care of our employees than any CRO/Phase I unit in the US
Job Title: Part Time Research Nurse Practitioner PRN
Department: Clinical Research
Reports to: CEO
Summary
The role of the study Research Nurse Practitioner is to ensure patient safety and wellbeing. The PRN Research Nurse Practitioner will coordinate and perform study visits under the guidance and supervision of the principal investigator. This is an office-based position, working in the same location as the principal investigator or in the designated clinic.
To be successful in this role, the Research Nurse Practitioner should be able to perform critical patient evaluations, in addition to recognizing logistical problems and initiating appropriate solutions. Ideal candidates will be patient-focused, detail-oriented, have the ability to multitask and be able to collaborate with various role players. The Research Nurse Practitioner must be able to work independently, be a team player, and proactively problem solve.
Qualifications
NP with related clinical experience
Experience working on clinical trials for a minimum of 1 year
Knowledge of FDA regulations and GCP
Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Basic Computer Skills required: Microsoft Office Suite, including Word PowerPoint, Excel
Other Skills required: Excellent bedside manner and patient-centric focus
Excellent time management and social skills
Highly motivated with a phenomenal eye for detail
Develop management systems and prepare for study initiation: Assess study feasibility in terms of study's impact on-site resources, labor cost, cost by procedure, potential for problems (such as serious AEs, noncompliance, willingness of subjects to participate, protocol deviations, etc.)
Possess a sound and in-depth understanding of each protocol that has been assigned as a primary responsibility
Review with the Principal Investigator the inclusion/exclusion criteria, overall structure, and requirements of each protocol
Review the protocol summary sheet and the Informed Consent Form for accuracy and clarity
Develop draft protocol follow-up worksheets and then review the worksheets for accuracy and clarity
Develop a mechanism for subject recruitment and ongoing communications with primary care physicians and nursing staff, as appropriate.
Screen and enroll study subjects: Review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with the subject's primary physician
Review and verify all relevant source documentation in the subject's medical record to confirm study eligibility
Review the protocol, informed consent form and follow-up procedures with potential study subjects
Ensure that the current approved informed consent is signed before subjects are screened and enrolled
Ensure that the randomization procedure is followed as per protocol guidelines
Document protocol exemptions and deviations.
Manage study-related activities, subject compliance, and documentation: Ensure adherence to protocol requirements
Schedule subjects for follow-up visits
Assist investigators in assessment of subject response to therapy
Review laboratory data, inform investigator of abnormal values and document
Report to primary care provider as appropriate
Assess and document subject compliance with medications and visits
Communicate with pharmacy staff to assure timely and accurate study drug distribution
Manage administration of investigational therapy
Maintain dispensing logs (if allowed)
Maintain copies of any documentation for dispensing of investigational products and/or study-related supplies
Oversee specimen collection, storage, and shipment
Attend study-related meetings as appropriate
Communicate regularly with the principal investigator, monitor (and others responsible for conduct of the research) about study-related issues.
Record data and study documentation: Record data as directed using the appropriate media or platform
Follow procedures for access and security for electronic data entry
Review keyed data for accuracy, as needed
Send data to the data collection center on a timely basis
Maintain source documentation for all data entered, including clinic chart visit notes, lab data and procedure reports
Correct and edit data as directed and as appropriate.
Monitor and report adverse events: Assess, document and record all AEs as outlined in the protocol
Report serious AEs o the Principal Investigator, Sponsor and IRB (and others as required by funding source or as outlined in the protocol).
Regulatory documentation:
Know and understand all regulatory requirements associated with the conduct of the study assigned
Maintain files and documents as regulations dictate
Prepare and submit initial applications to central and local committees (IRBs, biosafety, radiology, etc.), prepare and submit reports, as required
Ensure that all required documentation is complete and appropriately filed.
Management of site activities during audits and inspections: Prepare for quality assurance audits and regulatory inspections, as needed
Act as contact person before, during and after audits and inspections
Provide all required documentation to auditors
Make all appropriate corrections as requested by auditors
Coordinate site response to audit/inspection findings.
Management of ancillary staff: Train and supervise support staff (e.g., research assistants, clerical staff and volunteers).
Part time - average 20 hours or less.
Worksite address
webster, TX, 77598, US
Who can apply
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