RN Nurse - Research at Mens Health Foundation

West Hollywood, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

55.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Nursing Practice, Clinical Trial Execution, Protocol Adherence, GCP Compliance, ICH Guidelines, HIPAA Compliance, FDA Regulations, Patient-Centered Care, Specimen Collection, Phlebotomy, IV Placement, Informed Consent, Adverse Event Reporting, Investigational Product Administration, Documentation, Participant Recruitment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you in search of a fulfilling and meaningful position? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes growth and development? Here at Men's Health Foundation we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare. "Reimagining Healthcare" is our commitment to affirming the unique experience of every patient. We prioritize our patients’ evolving needs and strive to help each patient feel comfortable, understood, and respected. Why Men's Health Foundation? Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals. We believe that by reimagining how healthcare is delivered, we can help create greater health equity for those most at risk, breaking down barriers to care. We welcome all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions. We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization and seek to provide a generous and competitive benefits package to support our employee's well-being. We offer the following: * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire) * 12 Paid Holidays (including 1 mental health day) * 401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * 40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment) * 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment We seek team members who embrace and champion diversity, as our work within the LGBTQ+ community promotes positive sexuality and inclusivity. Candidates should be comfortable with exposure to imagery, events, and materials that reflect our culture of acceptance and expression, ensuring alignment with our values. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND Men’s Health Foundation connects men at risk to comprehensive healthcare and wellness through education, collaboration, and advocacy. Inspiring and empowering all men to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. We see a world where inequity and stigma do not separate men from healthcare. At Men’s Health Foundation, we are reimagining men’s healthcare. Founded in 1999, Mills Clinical Research (MCR) conducts cutting-edge research with a special focus on infectious diseases including HIV prevention and treatment, vaccine trials, medical device trials, and trials focused on men’s health. Mills Clinical Research is led by Dr. Anthony Mills as the CEO and Primary Investigator (PI) with office locations in West Hollywood and South LA. MCR is affiliated with Men’s Health Foundation and has expansive community networks within Southern California. They share the mission to eliminate health inequity for all, especially those at risk. JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW The Clinical Research Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in the successful execution of clinical trials at Mills Clinical Research (MCR). This role integrates clinical nursing practice with research operations to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient conduct of studies while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The RN is responsible for performing protocol-specific procedures, supporting participant recruitment and retention, administering investigational products, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation of clinical and research data. This position works in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI), Sub-Investigators, and Clinical Research Operations leadership to support study implementation and ongoing trial conduct. The Clinical Research RN maintains strict adherence to study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, HIPAA, FDA regulations, and all applicable state and local requirements. Success in this role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, operational efficiency, and the ability to function within a fast-paced research environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS LIST MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL DUTIES ASSIGNED.) * PERFORM PROTOCOL-REQUIRED CLINICAL PROCEDURES, INCLUDING PHYSICAL ASSESSMENTS, SPECIMEN COLLECTION, PHLEBOTOMY, INJECTIONS, IV PLACEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, AND PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF INVESTIGATIONAL PRODUCTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH STUDY REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICIAN ORDERS. * ENSURE ACCURATE, TIMELY, AND COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION OF ALL CLINICAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN SOURCE DOCUMENTS, ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS, AND CASE REPORT FORMS (CRFS/ECRFS). * SUPPORT PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT, SCREENING, AND ENROLLMENT BY REVIEWING MEDICAL RECORDS, ASSESSING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, AND EDUCATING POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS ON STUDY REQUIREMENTS. * OBTAIN AND DOCUMENT INFORMED CONSENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS PRIOR TO INITIATION OF ANY STUDY-RELATED PROCEDURES. * MONITOR PARTICIPANT SAFETY BY REVIEWING LABORATORY RESULTS, PERFORMING MEDICATION RECONCILIATION, IDENTIFYING, REPORTING, AND PROMPTLY ESCALATING ADVERSE EVENTS AND CLINICAL CONCERNS TO THE PI AND SUB-I. * DISPENSE INVESTIGATIONAL PRODUCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROTOCOL, ENSURING PROPER VERIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND PARTICIPANT EDUCATION. * COLLECT, PROCESS, HANDLE, AND SHIP BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS PER PROTOCOL AND LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS, MAINTAINING CHAIN OF CUSTODY AND SPECIMEN INTEGRITY. * COLLABORATE WITH INVESTIGATORS, DIRECTOR, MANAGER, CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATORS, LAB TECHNICIAN, AND SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT STUDY CONDUCT, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN MONITORING VISITS, AUDITS, AND SPONSOR COMMUNICATIONS. * MAINTAIN STUDY COMPLIANCE BY ADHERING TO GCP, PROTOCOL REQUIREMENTS, SOPS, AND REGULATORY STANDARDS; SUPPORT QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AS NEEDED. * PROVIDE PATIENT-CENTERED CARE IN A RESPECTFUL, NON-JUDGMENTAL MANNER THAT SUPPORTS DIVERSE POPULATIONS AND PROMOTES PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION. * EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON STUDY PROCEDURES, INVESTIGATIONAL TREATMENTS, AND FOLLOW-UP REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE UNDERSTANDING AND PROTOCOL ADHERENCE. * MAINTAIN A SAFE AND COMPLIANT CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT BY FOLLOWING INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS, MEDICATION HANDLING PROCEDURES, AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS. * SUPPORT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL AND RESEARCH SUPPLIES, INCLUDING INVESTIGATIONAL PRODUCT ACCOUNTABILITY AS APPLICABLE. * COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY ACROSS STUDIES. * PARTICIPATE AND PREPARE FOR TEAM MEETINGS, PROTOCOL TRAININGS, AND ONGOING EDUCATION TO MAINTAIN STAFF AND SITE COMPETENCIES AND STAY CURRENT WITH EVOLVING RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICES. * PROVIDE CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT TO RESEARCH STAFF, INCLUDING DIRECTOR, MANAGER, CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATORS (CRCS), MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (MAS), INVESTIGATORS, AND PROVIDERS, AS NEEDED TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL STUDY EXECUTION. * PERFORM ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED TO SUPPORT CLINICAL AND RESEARCH OPERATIONS. QUALIFICATIONS * VALID LICENSE AS A REGISTERED NURSE (RN) IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIRED. * CURRENT BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. * EXPERIENCE OF WORKING ON CLINICAL TRIALS REQUIRED. * MINIMUM OF THREE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN DIRECT PATIENT CARE STRONGLY PREFERRED. * EXPERIENCE IN HIV/AIDS TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PREFERRED. * BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND STATE/FEDERAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. * DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF EFFECTS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS, TRAUMA HISTORY, AND COGNITIVE/BEHAVIORAL/MOTIVATIONAL FUNCTIONING ON HEALTH-RELATED BEHAVIOR AND EXHIBIT ABILITY TO INTERVENE APPROPRIATELY AND EFFECTIVELY. * HAVE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF BEHAVIORAL MATURITY AND PATIENCE IN HANDLING A VARIETY OF PATIENT TYPES AND NEEDS. * ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH ALL PEOPLE OF DIVERSE RACES, ETHNICITIES, AGES, GENDER IDENTITIES, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT. COMPANY REQUIREMENTS * MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST, PHYSICAL, AND A BACKGROUND CHECK TO INCLUDE A 7-YEAR CRIMINAL, 10-YEAR SSN & EMPLOYER HISTORY REFERENCE CHECK. * MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION ON THE FIRST DAY OF WORK. * EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. * ATTENTION TO DETAIL. * MUST TAKE YEARLY FLU SHOT OR WEAR FLU MASK DURING FLU SEASON FOR PATIENT-FACING POSITIONS AND TEST FOR TUBERCULOSIS AS REQUIRED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Registered Nurse integrates nursing practice with research operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of clinical trials, performing protocol-specific procedures and administering investigational products. This role involves supporting participant recruitment, ensuring accurate documentation of clinical and research data, and maintaining strict adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards.