Lightship is looking to perfect the way clinical trials get executed by pursuing operational excellence in clinical studies.
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 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association
- Current valid RN license required valid in New York
- Full and current vaccination record inclusive of COVID-19 (full vaccination) required
- Knowledge of nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., performing vital signs, nursing assessments, performing ECG / EKG, administering injections, venipuncture, etc.)
- Knowledge of medical terminology, drug calculation skills, and clinical medicine
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, but not limited to, collection of vital signs, performing assisted physical examinations, conducting 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
- Approximately 90% travel required
- 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
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to perform study participant visits
