Position: Senior Clinical Research Nurse (Neurology)

Location: Carmichael, CA

Duration: 6-month Contract to Hire

Start: ASAP

Position Summary:

As a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) in neurology, you will be vital in managing and executing clinical trials and research projects focused on advancing neurological care. You will work closely with the Market Clinical Research Manager (MCRM) to ensure our research program's smooth operation and success.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care : Providing compassionate and expert care to research participants, performing clinical assessments and procedures within your RN scope of practice, including blood draws, injections, and neurological assessments. You will also report changes in patient condition to the Principal Investigator (PI) and other relevant personnel.
• Data Management : Collecting and reporting data accurately and timely, ensuring protocol and sponsor requirements compliance
• Recruitment and Enrollment : Developing and implementing strategies to recruit and retain research participants, actively screening and enrolling them in neurological trials.
• Study Coordination : Coordinating all study-related visits, procedures, and activities, scheduling participant appointments, and preparing required documents and forms
• Compliance : Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and internal regulations, working with the MCRM to maintain the research program's integrity
• Communication : Serving as a liaison between participants, investigators, sponsors, IRBs, and other stakeholders to address questions and facilitate smooth study operations

Qualifications:

This job requires a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Research Nurse. Here's a summary of the essential qualifications:

• Education : A Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field is mandatory
• Licenses & Certifications : A current RN license in the state of employment, BLS certification, and a current CCRP or CCRC certification from SOCRA or ACRP are all required
• Experience :
• At least 3 years of experience conducting clinical trials is essential
• At least 5 years of experience working as a primary research nurse on drug or device trials is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience with patients in a healthcare setting in the clinical area of neurology
• Knowledge : It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements involving human subjects research, including FDA, OHRP, and GCP guidelines

HARD Requirements:

• At least 3 year of experience conducting clinical trials
• At least 5 years of experience working as a primary research nurse on a drug or device trials is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience with patients in a healthcare setting in the clinical area of neurology.
• Experience in neuro, stoke, MS trials strong preferred.