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 patient’s participation in study
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