Clinical Research Coordinator​/Nurse

Department: Operations

Location: Accel Research Sites - Decatur, GA

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine.

The Clinical Research Nurse works to ensure the execution of assigned studies and performs clinical procedures such as venipunctures, injections, and prep or mixing of investigational study drugs and infusions, under the scope of the study protocol and in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs.

• Conducts screening of patients for study enrollment, obtains patient consents, and follows up visits.
• Documents in source clinic charts, enters data in EDC, answers queries, obtains vital signs and ECGs.
• Performs basic lab procedures per protocol (blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storage and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens, notification of courier for specimen pick-up).
• Performs procedures commensurate with licensure including vitals, ECGs/EKGs, venipunctures, injections, infusions, mixing drug and/or dispense investigational product.
• Requests and tracks medical record requests, updates and maintains logs, chart filings, maintains & orders study‑specific supplies.
• Schedules subjects for study visits, conducts appointment reminders, builds/updating source as needed.
• Conducts monitoring visits, resolves issues as needed, ensures study related reports and patient results reviewed by investigator timely.
• Filing SAE/Deviation reports to Sponsor and IRB, documents and reports adverse events, reports non‑compliance to appropriate staff.
• Makes positive and effective communication with clients and team members, practices ALCOAC principles in all documentation.
• Is thoroughly familiar with protocol, case report form, informed consent, source documentation, patient diary and study medication(s) for the assigned study.
• Completes all activities for study start‑up, including required training, uploading/printing certificates to file in ISF.
• Prepares and attends site initiation visits (SIVs) and investigator meetings (IMs) as needed.
• Sets up, trains and maintains all technology needed for studies, assists with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, customers and company information.
• Performs all other duties as requested or assigned.

A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) is required. An active, unrestricted RN license in the state of the work location is required. BLS certification is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and typing skills (40+ wpm).
• Proficiency in performing clinical procedures such as injections, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, infusions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Well‑developed interpersonal and listening skills; ability to work independently and with co‑workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Professional, respectful, self‑motivated with strong work ethic.
• High degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information confidentially, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Full‑time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits‑eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401(k) plan with a safe harbor match are offered.