PACU RN, PRN

About Us:

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Job Summary:

With moderate oversight, the Clinical Research RN I is responsible for overseeing the implementation of daily clinical study activities. Serving as a liaison between the investigative site and the Sponsor. Responsible for accurately and ethically documenting all information obtained throughout the clinical research process.

Schedule: 6 am - 3 pm, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor vital signs, breathing, oxygen levels, and heart rhythm
• Assess the patient's level of consciousness as they wake from anesthesia
• Manage pain, nausea, and other post-anesthesia symptoms
• Monitor for complications such as bleeding or respiratory problems
• Administer medications and IV fluids
• Ensure the patient meets discharge or transfer criteria
• Communicate the patient's condition to the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and receiving unit
• Maintains adequate inventory of all data and supplies.
• Regularly attends training meetings, staff meetings, initiation meetings, study start-up meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Observes, documents, reports, and follows up on adverse events and serious adverse events.
• Conducts the informed consent process, per CenExel Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follows up appropriately on all laboratory results.
• Maintains safety standards when performing job responsibilities.
• Maintains study logs and site relations
• Ensures proper collection, processing, and shipment (if applicable) of laboratory specimens.
• Assists with quality assurance activities and completes queries, as applicable.
• Obtains Principal Investigator signatures on necessary documents.
• Oversees or coordinates the administration of investigational medication and follows subjects throughout the study stay, per protocol.
• Ensures accountability and adequate supply for study and clinical drugs.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license in Florida, and not have any disciplinary action on the license.
• Must be BLS or ACLS certified or able to obtain.
• 0-1 year of experience is required.
• Must be IV certified, depending on site.
• Must be capable of performing all clinical tasks relevant to licensure and/or training.
• Must be able to clearly communicate verbally with patients.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, demonstrated through interactions with patients, staff, Sponsor representatives, etc.
• Must be self-motivated and able to perform tasks independently.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Must reflect the professional image of the company, upholding the company vision in actions and demeanor.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work night Shift – 5:30 pm to 6 am (potential for an occasional day shift but the focus is the night shift)
• Bilingual (English - Spanish) - preferred
• Clinical Research background a plus

Working Conditions

1. Indoor, Clinic environment.
2. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
3. Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
4. Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
5. On-site work arrangement.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.