Overview
Lightship is the virtual-first provider that is perfecting the way clinical trials get executed. Because clinical research plays such a vital role in bringing life-enhancing and lifesaving innovations to market, Lightship pursues operational excellence in clinical studies. Our end-to-end hybrid delivery model, our diversity of skillsets, and in-house patient care team ensure sponsor success and the best possible patient experience. With a problem-solving mindset, we strive to make every clinical trial better than the last. Operational excellence is not a goal, but a way of doing things at Lightship.
The Lightship Travel Clinical Research Nurse is an energetic, independent, and compassionate individual that delivers quality nursing care to patients in their homes, Mobile Research Unites (MRUs), and brick and mortar facilities. This is a specialized role in clinical research that works directly with patients in our studies under oversight of study investigators and clinical study lead to perform delegated clinical research activities.
A successful candidate will possess a willingness and desire to work independently without significant supervision. Additionally, this position will require considerable travel (approximately 90%).
This is a 6-month contract opportunity in Georgia with the opportunity to go full time or expand later after the contract ends.
Overview
The Lightship Travel Clinical Research Nurse is an energetic, independent, and compassionate individual that delivers quality nursing care to patients in their homes, Mobile Research Unites (MRUs), and brick and mortar facilities. This is a specialized role in clinical research that works directly with patients in our studies under oversight of study investigators and clinical study lead to perform delegated clinical research activities.
A successful candidate will possess a willingness and desire to work independently without significant supervision. Additionally, this position will require considerable travel (approximately 90%).
The Travel Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for:
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. Administration routes include, but are not limited to, topical, oral, IM injection, IV injection, and IV infusion
Notifying Principal Investigator of findings / issues / possible adverse events identified during the study visits
Educating patients on study procedures; responding to patients’ questions in a compassionate and cultural / age-appropriate manner; triaging patients’ questions to the appropriate study personnel
Documenting study data in patient records (paper and electronic, as applicable) Coordinating / conducting study activities with patients and serving as the primary point of contact for patients, investigators, and study personnel, including:
Coordinating research procedures and assessments; keeping track of all planned and completed study visits
Organizing patients’, investigators’, home health personnel, and any relevant vendors’ (e.g., drug management vendor) schedules to complete study visits within protocol windows
Shipping materials to patients or other locations in preparation for study visits; collecting study materials after visits are completed
Assisting investigator / sub-investigator / designated personnel in the informed consent process as requested and delegated
Coordinating general study activities, including:
Assisting with study start-up and close out activities as needed
Ordering study supplies, materials, and equipment
Assisting patients, investigators, and study personnel in troubleshooting problems with supplies, equipment, or vendors
Successfully completing all Lightship and study-specific training by assigned due dates; training peers as requested
Participating in site initiation and monitoring visits as requested; assisting with external and internal audits, as requested
Accurately managing business-related expenses and submitting expense reports and required documentation on time
Other study-related activities as assigned
The Travel Clinical Research Nurse will have:
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
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
Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentational
Proactively identify and solve problems to completion
Strong ability to form long-term positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and their families is required
Ability to maintain a calm and collected manner when working with patients, physicians, and other research professionals
Ability to independently navigate logistics as needed
Exceptional ability to work as part of a team and to multitask effectively
Willingness to maintain clinical compliance and submit all required health documentation on time, including verification of immunity via titer testing
Willingness to receive annual influenza vaccine and additional “boosters” for COVID-19 at the frequency recommended by the CDC
Education and experience
Associate's degree in nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association
Current valid RN license required for the state of Georgia
Full and current vaccination record inclusive of COVID-19, TDaP, MMR, varicella, and HBV (full vaccination) required
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
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
Previous experience with dry ice required, previous or current certification for Shipping Category B Biological Substances preferred
Direct experience with drug accountability calculations preferred
Physical ability to perform nursing tasks and lift equipment up to 15 kg in weight
Valid driver’s license
Access to a reliable vehicle to perform study participant visits
Ability to drive to local and/or remote locations to perform study participant visits and complete study activities
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred
We would like to offer you:
The base salary range for this role is between $50.00 to $55.00 an hour, depending on education, skills, and experience. To determine our compensation, we use a market-based approach that is geographically neutral. We believe that this demonstrates our company value of ‘believing in people’ – valuing the outputs and performance of each team member.
Please note: For the safety of our patients and each other, all positions at Lightship that require travel, in-person participation, or are patient-facing, do require vaccination against COVID-19.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:
Lightship is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Lightship considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. EEO is the Law
Lightship is an E-Verify employer. Find out more here: Right to Work Poster E-Verify Participation Poster
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