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Clinical Research Nurse- Lenexa, KS- Onsite

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Role:

As a Clinical Research Nurse, you are helping with the overall execution of the Phase 1 clinical trials. You will be working side-by-side with research associates collecting data from our subjects, while also using your RN experience to keep those subjects safe. You will administer study drugs, take vitals, perform phlebotomy and conduct other examinations given by the study protocol. Lastly, because research is all about documentation, you’ll be documenting all of the data you collect and working closely with study investigators on any adverse events that may happen.

Responsibilities:

+ Clinical Quality, Data Integrity, and Safety

+ Maintaining nursing knowledge, skills and licensure.

+ Provide safety monitoring and supervision of study participants.

+ Administer investigational drugs and concomitant medications to subject according to study protocol.

+ Performs required study procedures.

+ Participate in mock emergency drills.

+ Ensure proper documentation to meet all reporting requirements.

+ Demonstrate strong ethical and safety practices.

+ Participate in peer support / evaluation, in services, education programs, and staff meetings, and Quality Improvement activities as assigned.

+ Reviews clinical records/charts and does quality controls (QC’s)

+ Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies to ensure that data collected on study volunteers adhere to study protocol; may assist in screening volunteers for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria.

+ Confer with volunteers to explain purpose of study and obtain informed consent forms; explain procedures and practical issues such as timelines for visits and restrictions on food and drink.Record volunteer clinical data.

+ Collaborate closely with study investigator on adverse events (AE) according to procedures outlined in the protocol.

+ Collaborate and communicate with all internal groups and clinic management and their teams.

+ Participate in project meetings with sponsors and other members of the project team as needed.

+ Identify deficiencies and malfunction of equipment and supplies and assist in identifying proper replacements

+ Establish and maintain positive interactions with volunteers and other staff.

+ Promptly respond to volunteer needs.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

+ Supervise Medical Research Associates (MRAs) and subjects during studies, if applicable.

+ Provide shift report to MRAs and peers for the shift and to Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) or Floor Supervisor at shift change, if applicable.

+ Identify deficiencies in knowledge and performance of the MRAs and peers.

+ Mentor and coach clinical staff and peers in study tasks, procedures, and other areas of deficiencies in knowledge and performance relative to their roles.

+ Assist in inventory management.

+ Appropriate and proficient use of all equipment required for clinical procedures and assessments.

+ Other duties as assigned by clinic management.

What do you need to have?:

+ Active RN license in the State of Kansas and/or compact required

+ Provider level BLS required, or obtained within 30 days of hire

+ ACLS required, or obtained within 30 days of hire

The ideal candidate pursuing this opportunity must be available full-time for three 12-hour shifts per week. They are seeking a candidate that would be flexible for some weekend shifts as well.

(Please Note – we provide BLS and ACLS recertification and will absorb the cost of initializing through our vendor)

+ Read, write and speak fluent English is required

+ To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

+ Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient in general computer use

Whether you are a recent nursing graduate or have been a nurse for 20+ years, this role could be for you!

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

+ Various annual leave entitlements

+ A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

+ Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

+ Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

+ Life assurance

+ Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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