Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center and Apex Clinical Research Center Team is a rapidly growing skincare facility that empowers employees to deliver exceptional patient experiences. We are currently looking for a talented candidate for the role of Clinical Research Nurse. The Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for various tasks associated with clinical study coordination (See below). This is a part time position. This position requires legal authorization to work in the US.

• Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 AM – 2:30PM (Subject to change) 

 Essential Functions:

• Dispense and/or prepare Investigational Products (IP) as part of clinical research trials
• Ensure compliance with study-specific blinding plans
• Maintain documentation of IP accountability: receipt, dispensing, return to sponsor/destruction
• Understand and apply all applicable site procedures
• Review protocols and provide input on clinical and pharmacy supply needs
• Meet with sponsors, monitors, auditors, and regulatory authorities to review drug accountability and other study-specific information
• Temperature reporting
• Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols. 

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

Certifications/ Required:

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN). 
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be presented upon hire. 
• CCRC or equivalent, preferred.

Preferred:

• Minimum four years clinical experience and/or two years research experience.
• Infusion skills
• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred.
• Must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision at offsite facilities.
• Displays a thorough understanding of the research process and terminology.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of federal regulations and good clinical practice (GCP).
• Meets clinical competency requirements. 
• Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research.
• Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position as established by Apex Clinical Research Center. 

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

About Us.......Who We Are

We are Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center. Our goal is to provide the highest quality dermatology and dermatologic surgery care to patients in Northeast Ohio in a prompt and compassionate manner. A strong commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience, prompt access to care, including same day appointments, and service and education to the community are our core values. 

What We Offer

Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes a Monday thru Friday schedule, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Holidays off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and 401(k), Discounts on Derm services, Travel and leisure discounts, sporting event, concert and special event discounts, discounted movie tickets and more!

Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Apex complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.