Job Description

Tandem Clinical Research is a clinical research company dedicated to testing investigational medications and devices that cover a broad range of diseases and disorders. Our New Orleans clinic is located in Marrero, LA.

We are currently seeking a full-time Clinical Research Nurse . This role requires strong clinical research expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population. Spanish language skills are optional but considered a plus, as they support communication with our Spanish-speaking participants.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand thoroughly all assigned studies through reading protocols, attending investigator meetings and start-up meetings, and coordinating with Principal Investigator
• Adhere strictly to the study protocol; obtain exemptions when necessary/appropriate
• Communicate protocol issues to CRO and/or Sponsor, Site Administrator, Director, Principal or Sub-Investigator
• Articulate all pertinent issues to the PI or document by email/letter or during meetings
• Collect initial psychiatric and medical information by interviewing patients and by accessing other appropriate sources
• Ensure a flow of communication including telephone conferences between patient, study staff, referral sources, Sponsor and/or CRO, Monitor(s), Auditors and any marketing groups hired by the Sponsor
• Utilize various rating scales and maintain interrater reliability with other clinicians
• Perform clinical tasks including, but not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, ECG, phlebotomy, specimen packaging
• Maintain timely source documentation as well as sponsor required information
• Dispense and maintain accurate records of study medication
• Educate patients and family regarding their particular study and clinical drug trials in general (including Spanish-speaking patients and families if applicable)
• Complete all monitor and sponsor queries in a timely manner
• Provide appropriate community resource referrals to patients, caretakers, and family at conclusion of patients participation in study

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly/effectively (written and oral)
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Spanish language skills a plus, but not required

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree required
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) or Research Assistant
• RN licensure

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