Institutional Research Director jobs in Altoona, PA

About Rare Disease Research:

As an independent clinical research site, we are 100% dedicated to conducting clinical research, accelerating the development of safe and effective treatments and providing rare disease patients with access to innovative investigational therapies. We are a passionate, caring, multi-disciplinary team conducting clinical research with expertise and compassion, and always to the highest ethical standards.

About This Opportunity:

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN), to conduct home health research visits with our clinical trial participants, in Coalport and other surrounding Pittsburg areas. Hours can vary due to study needs but typically the visits would last for about 2 - 4 hours. Training and expenses paid.

If you don’t have previous clinical research experience, we will provide all the necessary training and professional development, so you can successfully complete the required research assessments during the visits.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-visit home assessment phone calls with the study participant’s families and schedule the home health visits
• Travel to patients’ homes and conduct research assessments and questionnaires according to the study requirements
• Administer Investigational Product via IV infusion (if required)
• Monitor patient vitals
• Blood draws, centrifugation, urinalysis and ECGs/EKGs
• Pack and ship the lab samples
• Monitor and evaluate patient response to Investigational Products
• Fill out and submit home health visit documentation to our team

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Nursing
• Active RN license in the State of PA, compact license preferred
• Previous home health or in-patient experience with pediatric patients
• Experience accessing ports
• Resourceful, proactive, positive attitude
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Reliable transportation to and from patients’ homes

$50-$65 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

• This position does not have additional benefits

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift, but on occasion, an evening or weekend day may be needed, based on study need

Application Question(s):

• Have you received the COVID 19 vaccinations or would you be willing to do so before beginning employment?

License/Certification:

• CPR/BLS Certification
• RN License for the State of PA, compact license preferred

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• Pediatrics: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road