Graduate Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT - Emergency Nursing

Responsible for advanced nursing activities such as, but not limited to, informed consent documentation, medical history, AE/CM, drug administration/accountability, dose verification, focused subject physical assessments, collaboration with the medical team, IV placement and infusions, vital signs, ECG lead placement during clinical trials with emphasis on the safety and welfare of study participants. Performs the practical activities of clinical studies according to protocol, regulatory requirements, SOPs, scope of practice, and current training status.

With supervision, ensures that clinical trials are conducted according to protocol requirements by utilizing the following techniques & procedures.

Ensures subject has complete understanding of study‑specific informed consent form and documents completion accurately.

Obtains and accurately documents structured subject medical, surgical, and medication history.

Performs meal administration, ensuring the correct meal and content are delivered to the correct study participant.

Conducts subject bag checks to ensure no contraband is present on the study floor.

Performs study activities such as ECG positioning, exercises, or other procedures requiring supervision of subjects.

Performs venipuncture, capillary, and/or IV specimen collection from study subjects according to protocol, maintaining aseptic technique.

Manages specimen processing, including collection, identification, transport, and/or processing of biological samples.

Performs dose verification, assisting other Clinical Research Nurses during dose administration.

Documents subject adverse events with proper escalation to medical or charge staff for evaluation and treatment.

Places ECG electrodes and leads accurately for precise telemetry monitoring.

Reviews study‑specific trainings and applicable protocols and ensures delegation of authority/training logs are completed in a timely manner.

Observes and maintains all HIPAA, OSHA, and exposure control regulations and emergency response as required by training.

Follows progress of volunteers and provides care, comfort, and safety by attending to their needs during study participation.

Participates in quality assurance of clinical research projects and initiates needed actions as they impact clinical practice.

Assesses if trained and delegated may be assigned study procedures such as obtaining participant information, histories, questionnaires, meals, vital signs, ECGs, drug administration, specimen collection, and luggage searches.

For charge role: ensures that Study Manager and Clinical Floor Supervisors are updated, escalates study‑related issues with urgency, and communicates other issues as warranted.

Maintains calm, professional atmosphere on study floor, leading by example with professional resolution of conflict and appropriate delegation.

Ensures all shift duties are completed according to charge checklist, including completion of all applicable logs and metrics.

Maintains knowledge of company goals to assist all floor staff in their development and engagement.

Works with Training Department to perform and document process monitoring to ensure staff compliance and adherence.

Ability to read, write, and interpret the English language.

Good computer skills; Results‑oriented, capable of multi‑tasking, quick learner, responsive to urgent team needs, and demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines.

Ability to work beyond normal work hours and various shift availability.

Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while conducting timed clinical procedures.

Proficient in computer skills and willing to adopt technology for efficiency.

Specific visual requirements: clarity of vision both near and far.

Potential for exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Current RN or LPN license (temporary license may be required for graduate nurses).

Medical background appropriate for role.

Required to be trained (or in‑training) as Clinical Research Technician–Advanced or Clinical Research Nurse–Advanced.