Travel Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
Philadelphia, PA
Global Delivery – Nursing & CRC /
Full time - Temporary /
Remote
What We Do
Care Access is delivering the future of medicine today! Care Access has a revolutionary model that breaks down traditional barriers to clinical trials that limit participation among physicians and patients to 3%. By removing this bottleneck, Care Access is helping accelerate the approval and delivery of critical and life-saving therapies.
Who We Are
We care. Our people are the engines behind our mission: to revolutionize access to clinical trials for the benefit of patients everywhere. We care for one another, find new ideas to accelerate medicine, and seed a long-term impact for generations.
Position Overview
Care Access is building a team of Travel RN-CRC’s (Nurse Clinical Researchers) to help us with clinical research protocols. The Travel RN-CRC’s will be responsible for regional travel mixed with remote work to support our clinical research studies. Additionally, our Travel RN-CRC’s will be skilled in administering investigational products (IV, SC, TD, IM, PO administration), performing clinical examinations (phlebotomy, vital signs, EKG/ECG, etc), monitoring for investigational product related reactions, among other duties beyond the standard clinical research Travel RN-CRC role. Care Access is looking for highly motivated Nurses to support clinical trial related activities in states throughout the USA. This is a “Road Warrior” role with over 50% travel as a Travel RN-CRC both regionally, nationally, and internationally.
By uniting healthcare heroes to bridge the standard of care with clinical research, Care Access is transforming the industry to accelerate the development of breakthrough therapies and life-saving treatments. With team members deployed across the country at multiple mobile research sites right now, we hope to accelerate the clinical trials required for FDA approval of vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics. As our Travel RN-CRC’s you’ll support those efforts.
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What You'll Be Working On
Duties include but not limited to:
Physical and Travel Requirements
- You'll get notice of a new mobile “jump” unit or clinical research site to support. Pack your bags. Your deployment “jump” will be set for a duration of time at a specific location (Site). The durations can range from one to a few days up to two weeks.
- You are a master of flexibility, agility, and variability. During the days of your “jump” deployment, you will perform your duties in an outpatient-based clinic, integrated medical office, or at one of our mobile clinical research sites.
- After the “jump” is completed, you’ll close-up shop. You return home and be ready for your next trip. Safety is our number one priority.
- A team you can rely on. We trust each other to show up every day and put in the work it takes to make clinical research a part of the new standard of healthcare.
What You Bring
Role Requirements:
Duties include:
- Work closely with the Principal Investigator and clinical trial coordinating team to execute study protocols, delegating study related duties to site staff, as appropriate, and ensuring site compliance with study protocols, study-specific laboratory procedures, standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality (QA/QC) procedures, OSHA guidelines, and other state and local regulations as applicable.
- Attends and participates in meetings with the director, other managers, and staff as necessary.
- Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Read and understand the informed consent form, protocol, and investigator's brochure.
- Perform all study responsibilities in compliance with the IRB approved protocol.
- Administration of Investigational Products (via subcutaneous, transdermal, intramuscular, intravenous, or oral routes).
- Proficiency in starting, monitoring, and maintaining intravenous lines.
- Proficiency in phlebotomy, proper blood collection practices, and laboratory processing practices (can be learned)
- Contribute as an active member of clinicians involved in the management of infusion or other investigational product related reactions.
- Maintain a clean, efficient clinical area to assure the highest standards of patient care.
- Follow safety and PPE procedures as well as maintain proper documentation of infusion procedures.
- Timely communications with internal teams, investigators, review boards, and study subjects
Perform trial procedures as per delegation which can include the following but not limited to:
- Working with a team of decentralized clinical research staff to ensure that human subject protection is maintained, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) are followed, and site operations adhere to applicable regulations, SOPs, and study protocol requirements.
- Working with the team to ensure the needed supplies and equipment required to execute the project are in adequate supply.
- Building the morale of team members and foster relationships to develop a strong working unit and support their impact on the success of a project.
- Adhering to quality and compliance metrics at the site to maintain high quality standards. Assess source documents for accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with the other team members to ensure accuracy and quick turnaround of data entry into EDC (Electronic Data Capture).
- Prescreen study candidates by telephone and review exclusionary conditions or medications prior to scheduling screening appointment.
- Obtain informed consent per SOP.
- Administer delegated study questionnaires, as appropriate.
- Collect and evaluate medical records.
- Complete visit procedures and ensure proper specimen collection, processing, and shipment in accordance with protocol.
- Train others and complete basic clinical procedures, such as blood draws, vital signs, ECGs, etc.
- Review screening documentation and approves subjects for admission to study.
- Review eligibility documentation and approves subject for randomization.
- Provide ongoing assessment of the study subject/patient to identify Adverse Events.
- Ensure that serious and unexpected adverse events are reported promptly to the Pl.
- Review and evaluates all study data and comments to the clinical significance of any out-of-range results.
- Perform physical examinations as part of screening evaluation and active study conduct.
- Provide medical management of adverse events as appropriate.
- Dispense study medication per protocol and/or IVRS systems. Educate patient on proper administration and importance of compliance.
- Monitor patient progress on study medication.
- Other duties as assigned.
*Perform other duties as trained for and assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to check, perform, and document vitals as well as EKG (ECG)
Phlebotomy and expert IV skills (or willingness to learn during Company onboarding)
Excellent working knowledge of medical and research terminology
Excellent working knowledge of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP)
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals.
Strong organizational skills: Able to prioritize, support, and follow through on assignments with good understanding of medical terminology.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by positive interactions with coworkers, management, clients and vendors.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by positive interactions with coworkers, management, clients and vendors.
Team Collaboration Skills: Work effectively and collaboratively with other team members to accomplish mutual goals. Bring positive and supportive attitude to achieving these goals.
Strong computer skills with demonstrated abilities using clinical trials database, IVR systems, electronic data capture, MS word and excel.
Ability to balance tasks with competing priorities.
Critical thinker and problem solver.
Curiosity and passion to learn, innovative, and able to take thoughtful risks while communicating concerns and mitigations.
Good management and organizational skills, understanding of medical procedures.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, willingness to the ability to work independently.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Command of professional and Business English (written and spoken).
You must have the authorization to work in the US for any employer.
You must not need visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.
You must live in the USA and be willing and able to travel with 24–36-hour notice.
Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience:
- At least nursing license with 3+ years of clinical experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Clinical Practice Experience Desired with Infusion Skillset
- Currently licensed in good standing in one or more states
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience as a clinical research coordinator or travel RN-CRC.
Benefits (US Full-Time Employees Only)
PTO/vacation days, sick days, holidays.
100% paid medical, dental, and vision Insurance. 75% for dependents.
HSA plan
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life Insurance.
Culture of growth and equality
401k retirement plan
Employment Statement
Care Access complies with all employment laws and regulations with respect to its employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, and pay equity and wages. Care Access does not engage in any unfair or forced labor practice and does not tolerate, under any circumstances, the use of any form of forced or involuntary labor, child labor, or human trafficking. This extends to suppliers, partners, or other third parties with whom Care Access does business. Care Access values and promotes the protection of human rights everywhere.
