Clinical Research Nurse (LPN - Lenexa, KS)
Overview
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
As a Clinical Research Nurse you are helping with the overall execution of the Phase 1 clinical trials. You will be working side-by-side with research associates collecting data from our subjects, while also using your RN or LPN experience to keep those subjects safe. You will administer study drugs, take vitals, perform phlebotomy and conduct other examinations given by the study protocol. Lastly, because research is all about the documentation, you’ll be documenting all of the data you collect and work closely with study investigators on any adverse events that may happen.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Quality, Data Integrity, and Safety
- Maintaining nursing knowledge, skills and licensure.
- Provide safety monitoring and supervision of study participants.
- Administer investigational drugs and concomitant medications to subject according to study protocol.
- Performs required study procedures.
- Participate in mock emergency drills.
- Ensure proper documentation to meet all reporting requirements.
- Demonstrate strong ethical and safety practices.
- Participate in peer support / evaluation, in services, education programs, and staff meetings, and Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
- Reviews clinical records/charts and does quality controls (QC’s)
- Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies to ensure that data collected on study volunteers adhere to study protocol; may assist in screening volunteers for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria.
- Confer with volunteers to explain purpose of study and obtain informed consent forms; explain procedures and practical issues such as timelines for visits and restrictions on food and drink.
- Record volunteer clinical data.
- Collaborate closely with study investigator on adverse events (AE) according to procedures outlined in the protocol.
- Collaborate and communicate with all internal groups and clinic management and their teams.
- Participate in project meetings with sponsors and other members of the project team as needed.
- Identify deficiencies and malfunction of equipment and supplies and assist in identifying proper replacements
- Establish and maintain positive interactions with volunteers and other staff.
- Promptly respond to volunteer needs.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Supervise Medical Research Associates (MRAs) and subjects during studies, if applicable.
- Provide shift report to MRAs and peers for the shift and to Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) or Floor Supervisor at shift change, if applicable.
- Identify deficiencies in knowledge and performance of the MRAs and peers.
- Mentor and coach clinical staff and peers in study tasks, procedures, and other areas of deficiencies in knowledge and performance relative to their roles.
- Assist in inventory management.
- Appropriate and proficient use of all equipment required for clinical procedures and assessments.
- Other duties as assigned by clinic management.
Qualifications
What do you need to have?
- RN or LPN license in the State of Kansas required
- Provider level BLS required
- ACLS required
- Please Note – we provide BLS and ACLS recertification and will absorb the cost of initializing through our vendor
- Read, write and speak fluent English is required
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in general computer use
Whether you are a recent nursing graduate or have been a nurse for 20+ years, this role could be for you!
***Training will take place Monday-Friday 0700-1530 for the first 4 weeks.
We have Day Shifts and Evening shifts available!
We have 5 - 8's / 4 - 10's / 3 - 12's shifts available!
***Note - Nurses will only be scheduled a total of 2-3 weekend days per month as part of their schedule
Pay is commensurate with experience and licensure.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.