RN Clinical Research - PRN

Professional Case Management Fair Lawn, NJ, US

$60 / hour

Make a Difference on Your Own Schedule and Terms!

Summary

The Certified Mobile Research Nurse is a Registered Nursing per diem/PRN position for EmVenio. An EmVenio CMRN is responsible for setting appointments within the required visitation window to complete mobile visits for study participants. You’ll work cooperatively with Clinical Project Managers, Coordinators, and site personnel to complete visits and submit accurate source documentation.

Locations available: Fair Lawn NJ and Ossining NY

We are looking for CMRNs to visit the Pediatric (Males and Females aged 1 month to 3 years old and could go up to 21 years) population who can perform the following skills during a mobile visit:

Physical Assessment (Video Conference to occur with the site during this procedure)
Blood specimen collection and processing (nurse will pick up dry ice prior to visit and drop off samples to courier)
review for completion of Clinical Outcome Assessments
12-lead safety ECG
Vital sign, height and weight, concomitant medication collection
daily seizure diary review for completion
adverse events collection
confirmation and accountability, of IP dosing

Required Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Two (2) years' experience in starting and performing Phlebotomy/Peripheral Blood Draw, IVs, and Subcutaneous Injections (date of last practice within 6 months, preferred)
One (1) year of experience collecting vital signs, ECG, urine samples, and performing urine pregnancy tests
Must have and maintain a current, unrestricted license as a RN in the state(s) of practice
Skilled at collecting accurate, detailed patient records including documentation of medical history and medication charting
Excellent observational, verbal, written communication, and problem-solving skills
Must have and maintain a current CPR certification
Must have and maintain a current TB Test

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Licensed driver with good driving record and automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or agency requirements and in good repair
An ability to speak other languages

Personal Incentives

Gain CMRN GCP Certification
Be a member of our general staffing pool
No research experience required, on the job training provided
Contribute to advancements of truly life changing treatments

Standard Rate: $60.00 Hourly plus commute, mileage, training, and administrative pay.

Please contact Charmaine Lomax at (303) 479-4233 x695 or at Charmaine.Lomax@emvenio.com today to learn more about our opportunities where you can make a difference in your own career!

Professional Case Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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