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CARTI

RN, Clinical Research

CARTI, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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Brief Description The RN, Clinical Research executes and coordinates daily clinical research activities according to GCP and FDA/ICH guidelines; reviews and assists in the selection of sponsor-supported clinical trials; completes and organizes all IRB/Sponsor regulatory documents; negotiates clinical trial budgets and invoices for site activities; ensures IRB-approved protocols are implemented and followed; educates patients and their families about clinical trial treatments and possible side effects; executes and documents the informed consent process and monitors patient status and safety; collects, organizes and reports research data; schedules and conducts study-specific training and site in-services to study-related staff on new or amended protocols; conducts visits with CRA’s (Clinical Research Associates) to initiate protocols and to verify source documents; maintains investigational product inventory and oversees the dispensing of investigational product to patients; reports regularly to the Principal Investigator on the status of all open clinical trials under his/her supervision. Works closely with the laboratory to ensure samples are collected and processed according to protocol.

Responsibilities

Enlist, maintain, and assure protocol compliance for all patients on clinical trials.

Collaborate with physicians to determine eligibility of patients for clinical trials.

Practice in compliance with SOPs, GCP, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Screen potential patients for protocol eligibility; present trial concepts and details to the patients; participate in the informed consent process; enroll patients on protocol.

Coordinate patient care in compliance with protocol requirements; may disburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration; maintain investigational drug accountability.

Review patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly document all findings.

Accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting; schedule and participate in monitoring and auditing activities.

Maintain regulatory documents in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulations.

Participate in required training and education programs; educate clinic staff regarding clinical research.

Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other research bases and/or sponsors.

Provide a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC.

Interact with the Clinical Trial Sponsors to recruit new clinical trials for the site; conduct feasibility questionnaires and participate in site selection process.

Negotiate the clinical trial budget with the Sponsor and invoice for the completed site activities.

Order and maintain inventory of all study-specific supplies including recruitment materials and specific lab kits.

Collect, process and ship all study-defined lab kits to the Central Lab as directed by the sponsor.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college program, technical school, or nursing diploma.

Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Current registered nurse licensure in Arkansas.

BLS certification.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Two or more years of experience in clinical research or oncology, preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Detail oriented, organized, self‑motivated, able to work independently and on a team.

Excellent communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.

Professional, high work ethic, strong work ethic, ability to adapt to additional tasks.

High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other Requirements

Occasional travel to satellite clinics.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care industry

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