Clinical Research Nurse

This Clinical Research Nurse I role focuses on providing high-quality nursing care to clinical trial participants while ensuring their safety, informed consent, and privacy throughout study execution. The position is based in a clinical research unit in the suburbs of Kansas City and primarily covers overnight shifts, with flexibility for variable hours and potential day-shift opportunities for experienced clinical research nurses.

The nurse follows study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while supporting clinical operations and contributing to a culture of patient safety and excellent customer service.

• Ensure the safety and informed consent of clinical trial participants throughout the duration of each study.
• Safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsor information at all times.
• Carry out clinical trial procedures in accordance with study protocols, GCP guidelines, and established SOPs.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and safety evaluations for clinical trial participants during their stay in the unit.
• Administer investigational products (IP) as directed by study protocols and ensure accurate documentation.
• Perform catheter placement and related clinical procedures as required by the study.
• Observe and document participant responses and adverse events, ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety practices within the clinical research unit and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to members of the Clinical Operations team, supporting their development and performance.
• Coordinate Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) training sessions for Clinical Operations staff as needed.
• Promote and uphold high standards of customer service, quality, and patient safety within the department.
• Support study-related informed consent processes during participant screenings when requested.
• Provide training to staff on clinical trial processes relevant to their roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate study updates and progress to appropriate team members to ensure alignment and awareness.
• Proactively elevate issues, concerns, and potential risks to supervisors and management, while sharing proposed solutions.
• Participate in pre-screening of patients for study eligibility, including chart reviews and other screening activities.
• Contribute to patient recruitment efforts for clinical trials as needed.
• Maintain readiness and proper functioning of safety equipment within the clinical research unit.
• Adhere to variable hour staffing requirements, including providing availability for at least four shifts per month.
• Follow proper call-off procedures immediately in the event of vacations, illness, or family emergencies that affect shift availability.
• If changing availability with less than one weeks notice, arrange coverage for any assigned shifts and obtain approval from the supervisor and scheduling department.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with the ability to practice in Kansas.
• Ability to work overnight shifts, preferably Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in four 10-hour blocks, with flexibility for approximately 30 hours per week if needed.
• Willingness to work as a variable hour employee, with schedules based on business needs and available hours.
• Ability to provide availability for at least four shifts per month, with each shift availability being at least four hours in length.
• Strong clinical assessment skills to monitor participant safety and identify adverse events.
• Competence in performing clinical procedures such as catheter placement and investigational product administration in accordance with protocols.
• Ability to follow detailed study protocols, GCP guidelines, and SOPs accurately and consistently.
• Strong documentation skills for recording participant observations, adverse events, and study-related procedures.
• Effective communication skills to share study updates, elevate issues, and collaborate with clinical operations staff and leadership.
• Commitment to maintaining participant confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive information.
• Ability to mentor and serve as a resource for other team members within Clinical Operations.
• Reliability in following scheduling, call-off, and shift coverage procedures for variable hour employment.

• No Advanced…