Research Nurse

Position Overview

Research Nurse

The client is seeking a self-motivated Research Nurse to provide clinical support for a variety of research studies. The Research Nurse will lead the clinical components of participant visits, including obtaining vital signs; measuring height, weight, arm circumference, waist circumference, and hip circumference; performing 12-lead ECGs using sponsor-provided equipment; collecting blood, urine, and saliva specimens; conducting spirometry assessments; administering protocol-required medications, including albuterol (two puffs) via inhaler and valved holding chamber; and providing participant support and study-related refreshments as required by study protocols. The ideal candidate will ensure that high-quality care is delivered to all research participants by adhering to protocol-mandated therapeutic guidelines, client policies, CA Board of Registered Nursing standards of practice, the CA Nurse Practice Act, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent, and two years of experience in nursing, preferably in a research setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work with research subjects of all ages and backgrounds.
Verbal and written communication skills to convey medical and research-related information to research subjects of all ages and backgrounds.
Ability to identify confidential and sensitive information (written and verbal).
Ability to implement good clinical practices in all interactions with study participants, their families, and colleagues.
Ability to identify adverse reactions to study treatments and the required study protocol documentation to record these activities.
Ability to implement study protocols with supervision.
Ability to provide work direction to research support staff.
Demonstrated understanding of good clinical practices and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated experience with electronic data capture, including database management.
Demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the position with some supervision.

Requirements:

Certifications and Licenses:
Current license as a CA Registered Nurse.
Current basic CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CA non-commercial class license and operate vehicle during daylight hours

Top 3 requirements to hire:
Strong clinical experience especially with blood draws, at least 2 years of experience, independent and self-driven

Notes:
Onsite
7:30 am-2 pm
Part-time or Full time
Number of hours per week: Initially 20 hours per week and could go upto 40 hours per week and there is no timeline

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.