Lightship aims to perfect the execution of clinical trials by providing operational excellence through a virtual-first approach. The company ensures sponsor success and optimal patient experience via an end-to-end hybrid delivery model and in-house patient care team.
Requirements
- Strong skills in venipuncture and starting/managing intravenous lines in adult patients required, adult and pediatric venous access skills preferred
- Strong skills in processing, centrifuging, and aliquoting biosamples required, preferably within a clinical research setting
- Current valid RN license required for the state of Georgia
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association
- Full and current vaccination record inclusive of COVID-19, TDaP, MMR, varicella, and HBV (full vaccination) required
- Previous experience with dry ice required, previous or current certification for Shipping Category B Biological Substances preferred
- Direct experience with drug accountability calculations preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting investigators, sub-investigators, and other Lightship personnel in successful implementation and conduct of research studies
- Providing nursing care to study patients, which includes participating and providing research nurse services to qualified study participants at home and, in some instances, in clinic or other settings per protocol requirements
- Ensuring strict compliance with each study’s protocol and internal operational guidelines by providing thorough review and documentation at each patient visit
- Performing protocol defined procedures and assessments, including collection of vital signs, assisted physical examinations, electrocardiograms, and collection and processing of biospecimen samples
- Preparing, coordinating, and executing on-time shipment of ambient, refrigerated, and frozen biospecimen samples using dry ice as necessary
- Administering investigational medications or providing patient education regarding administration as necessary
- Notifying Principal Investigator of findings / issues / possible adverse events identified during the study visits
Other
- Associate's degree in nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting
- At least two (2) years of sponsored clinical research experience in Pharma & Biotech
- Ability to maintain clinical compliance and submit all required health documentation on time, including verification of immunity via titer testing
- Willingness to receive annual influenza vaccine and additional 'boosters' for COVID-19 at the frequency recommended by the CDC
