Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Research - Gastroenterology MRCC

Salary Range: $38.00 to $48.00 an hour

By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Considerations
Masks are optional for employees, visitors, patients, vendors, etc. All employees are strongly encouraged and recommended to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination routinely. Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

PACT MSO is a Management Service Organization that supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.

PACT MSO has a busy Gastroenterology Office that is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Research Nurse Coordinator. The RN Research Nurse Coordinator will work Monday through Friday and the position will be located in Hamden. The position is full time, 32-40 per week with a flexible schedule.

Under general supervision of the Medical Doctor and the Research Nurse Administrator, the Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for managing and implementing complex protocols testing investigational drugs, devices or research interventions. Takes primary responsibility for study protocol conduct, acting as a liaison between investigator and sponsor to ensure good clinical practice standards (GCP) throughout life cycle of the study.

Essential Functions

• Executes clinical research studies in accordance with scientific, medical, and ethical principles, within regulatory requirements, guidelines, and SOPs
• Maintain and manage all aspects of complex study conduct, including data and source documentation and adverse event reporting.
• Screen patients according to study criteria; randomize, enroll and consent in accordance with GCP standards.
• Schedule, perform and/or coordinate all study procedures according to protocol requirements and sponsor conventions
• Work with investigational product to ensure proper adherence to randomization schema, study drug dosing and administration per protocol
• Perform nursing assessment of study participants according to protocol and consult with clinician or principal investigator as necessary
• Document and record, in writing or electronically, all study events and protocol related procedures
• Responsible for inventory of research related supplies
• Review and abstract medical records information in a consistent manner, in accordance with study protocol and institution's HIPAA requirements
• Maintain patient/subject confidentiality and strictly adhere to all federal, state and institutional standards for GCP
• Maintain business confidentiality as it relates to sponsor and/or investigator's protocol
• Perform additional duties as trained and required by study protocols

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill of nursing theory and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical trials
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill of EHR and other software systems
• Strong communication
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Phlebotomy/IV insertion and EKG skills preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment to facilitate integrity of study and its timely completion
• Ability to manage a protocol from its inception to completion and problem-solve difficulties in its life cycle
• Normal visual acuity, hearing and manual dexterity; must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled
• Experience in using computer based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's RN Degree from accredited school
• Current State RN license
• Two years of Research Nurse Coordination experience preferred
• Certification as CRC preferred