Fortrea

Clinical Research Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Paramedic, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerFortrea
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Paramedic, to lead and support our Clinical Pharmacology Start-up team in initiating Early Phase clinical trials for our clients with maximum speed and efficiency.

Schedule Options:

Option 1: Mid Shift

8-hour shifts

Start time between 11am and 1pm

Every other weekend required

OR

Option 2: Weekend Day Shift

12-hour shifts

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

6am to 6:30pm

If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a new drug. Your nursing skills are essential to us providing healthy volunteer and patient care and monitoring during a trial and ensuring the ethical conduct of the study.

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Many nurses are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Learn. And grow. No two days will be the same; and this is because in the clinic you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.).

Other key responsibilities:

Prioritize the dignity, safety, and well‑being of all clinical trial participants.

Maintain current emergency certifications and follow company emergency procedures.

Respond to medical emergencies in accordance with nursing standards.

Provide high‑quality clinical care using sound nursing judgment and assessment skills.

Monitor participants for adverse events and document/escalate as appropriate.

Obtain informed consent and educate participants throughout the study process.

Administer investigational products per protocol and regulatory requirements.

Perform study‑related procedures including IV cannulation, venipuncture, vitals, ECGs, telemetry, and Holter monitoring

All other duties as needed or assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING…

Associate’s or BS degree in Nursing with current state licensure.

CPR/AED/ACLS certification.

Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Paramedic, EMT, LVN, or LPN, preferred.

2–3 years of related experience.

Phlebotomy experience.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.

Exposure to biological fluids.

Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.

Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.

Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

Regular and consistent attendance.

Varied hours may be required.

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.

Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.

Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.

Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

What do you get?

Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)

401(K)

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee recognition awards

Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)

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