Research Nurse I - Daytona Beach, FL

Role Summary

Research Nurse I – Daytona Beach, FL. Lead and support the Clinical Pharmacology Start-up team in initiating Early Phase clinical trials for clients, with a focus on speed and efficiency. This is a full-time, rotating shift, office/clinic-based position in Daytona Beach, FL.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based on nursing standards.
• Observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events using nursing assessment skills.
• Document adverse events and take appropriate action as needed.
• Obtain Informed Consent and continue the ICF process by educating, explaining, and informing participants of study procedures.
• Administer investigational compounds (including parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
• Perform study-related activities such as cannulation, telemetry, Holters, vital signs, ECGs, and venipuncture.
• Collect and process biological samples according to the study protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Record data in a timely, error-free manner according to the protocol and SOPs, transcribing source data onto the Case Report Form.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate‚Äôs degree or BS degree in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• CPR/AED certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• 2-3 years of nursing experience.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and emergency response capabilities in a trial setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for participant interaction and education.
• Proficiency in documenting and data entry for clinical research.
• Ability to administer investigational products and perform related clinical procedures.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, technology-enabled environment.

Education

• Not specified beyond degree requirements above.

Additional Requirements

• Work environment includes laboratory/clinical settings with exposure to biological fluids and equipment; occasional domestic travel to site locations.
• Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, repetitive hand movements, lifting up to 15-20 lbs, and varied hours.