Clinical Research Nurse (RN or LPN)

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States. The practice has over 60 providers, 15 sites and over 300 employees providing assessment and treatments for rheumatological, podiatric, and electromyography patients. Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care. We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate Clinical Research Nurse to join our Research department.

The Research Nurse (RN) reports to the Director of Research and is responsible for overseeing and managing assigned unblinded protocols in compliance with FDA CFR, GCP and company SOPs. The RN will be the primary point person for all urgent support needs from the unblinded staff for local and out-of-state staff. RN will serve as a liaison between the unblinded staff and the sponsors for all sites. They will also serve as back-up unblinded pharmacy designee for the sites within Arizona. This is a hybrid position with variable onsite duties betweeen 0-80% per week.

Responsibilities:

• Primary point person for all urgent support needed from unblinded staff for local and out-of-state staff.
• Liaison between sponsor representative and unblinded site staff for rheumatology and gastroenterology clinical trials.
• Coordinating/Scheduling and all unblinded monitoring visits
• Participates in monitoring visits from sponsor provided appointees, ensures monitors can meet/speak with PI and ensures all concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring quality is being maintained for all unblinded tasks within the Integrated Research Organization (IRO).
• Ensure drug shipments are received and filed accordingly
• Responsible for performing training for new unblinded staff and performs ongoing training as needed.
• Provides support and training to blinded infusion nurses
• Performs dispensation and preparation of unblinded investigational product (IP) using web-based drug dispensation transactions and dosing calculations.
• Ensures correct dose and medication is prepared for IV infusion.
• Performs unblinded ESRs
• Responsible for preparation of unblinded clinical trial medications for IV Or SC administration.
• Perform subcutaneous administration for unblinded trials
• Responsible for the chain of custody and accurate accountability of investigation products and devices.
• Ensures uniform implementation of protocols by completing the required training documentation in a consistent, accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in monitoring visits from sponsor provided appointees, ensures monitors can meet/speak with PI and ensures all concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
• Performs all functions according to established policies (SOPS), procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provides all employees and research subjects with excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating professional decorum.
• Travel as necessary for Investigator Meetings and other AARACR sites
• Perform other administrative duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN
• Infusion experience preferred
• Clinical research experience preferred
• Reliable method of transportation and willingness to travel up to 2.5 hours (Flagstaff & Tucson)
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and study information
• Understands and supports specific State regulations governing clinical research
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing and able to travel between AARACR sites within the same day if needed.
• Willing and able to travel for investigator meetings.