Clinical Trial Research Nurse I - Vallejo, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente

Verified Company

Vallejo, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

The Clinical Trial Nurse I (CTN-I) is a novice level position which, under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and clinical trials administrative management, assists in ensuring that the integrity and quality of the clinical trial(s) are maintained and conducted in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and Kaiser Permanente (KP) policies and procedures.

With direction from the PI, this position coordinates research activities as outlined in the Major Responsibilities below. This position is also responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.

Essential Responsibilities:

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Compliance

Support and comply with the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente Code of Conduct). With guidance from PI, assist with ensuring compliance with KPNC IRB approved protocols.
Adhere to Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), federal, state and local regulations, and KP policies and procedures. With direction, assist with any internal/external compliance monitoring and/or audits and inspections to protect research participants, assure operational effectiveness of the program, and to reduce risks to the organization.

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Study Implementation:

With guidance from PI, utilize nursing skills to coordinate researchrelated activities (e.g., scheduling study visits, assisting with nursing assessment of participants, adverse events, and data collection including laboratory and diagnostic studies).
Perform nursing procedures required in the protocol, and report all protocol violations/deviations and averse events to the PI in a timely manner to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the participants.
With supervision, utilize and document the nursing procedures to plan, deliver, and evaluate research care for noncomplex medical conditions and, with appropriate assistance, for complex medical conditions.
With supervision and direction by PI and/or designee, plan recruitment procedures for potential participants.
Assist in the identification and procurement of equipment and supplies needed to fulfill protocol requirements.
With direction from PI, continuously assess participants to ensure continued eligibility for participation in the study.
Participate in the ongoing informed consent process with the PI to ensure that research participants and their families have their questions answered and understand the patient/participant Bill of Rights, consent form, and participants responsibilities in the study.
With direction, communicate with participants throughout the study regarding pertinent updated study information.
Accurately and completely record information in source documents in a timely manner.
With supervision, assist in the accurate and appropriate study test article management.
Coordinate and perform packaging and shipping of protocol specimens to the Sponsor lab in accordance with IATA/DOT regulations and Sponsor shipping guidelines, if applicable.
Within the nursing scope of practice, assist the PI with the care and evaluation of research participants.
With direction, abstract data from source documentation onto case report forms (paper or electronic) in a timely manner.
Assist with study completion, resolution of data queries, data lock, study closeout, and archiving of study files.
Support the regulatory team in the maintenance and storage of critical documents required to be maintained and provided to the Sponsor during the conduct of the trial.
Support the effective financial management of the clinical trial.

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Leadership and Communication:

With guidance from the PI, communicate with and educate the research participant about study activities and requirements, as needed.
Collaboratively participate in study team meetings.
With supervision, maintain ongoing communication with internal and external parties, Sponsor, PI, clinical trials administrative management, study participants, and KPNC Offices of Clinical Trial Compliance and Operations.

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Education and Training:

With direction, participate in training, education, and development activities to improve own knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance professional development as a novice research nurse participating in the conduct of clinical trials.
Work with an assigned mentor on a regular basis for training and resource questions. Attend KP siteinitiated meetings for protocol training including Sponsorinitiated meetings, as requested.
Participate as a member of the Clinical Trial Operations Team (CTOT) and attend meetings, as requested.

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Quality Improvement: