# Clinical Research Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Paramedic

**Company**: Fortrea
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Fortrea is seeking a Clinical Research Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Paramedic to lead and support the Clinical Pharmacology Start-up team in initiating Early Phase clinical trials. You will work with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, focusing on the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of new drugs.

**Schedule Options:**

- Option 1: Mid Shift - 8-hour shifts, start time between 11am and 1pm, every other weekend required

- Option 2: Weekend Day Shift - 12-hour shifts, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6am to 6:30pm

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Prioritize the dignity, safety, and well-being of clinical trial participants

- Maintain current emergency certifications and follow company emergency procedures

- Respond to medical emergencies according to nursing standards

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

- Monitor participants for adverse events and document/escalate as necessary

- 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

**Requirements:**

- Associate's or BS degree in Nursing with current state licensure

- CPR/AED/ACLS certification

- 2-3 years of related experience

- Phlebotomy experience

- Paramedic, EMT, LVN, or LPN preferred

**Work Environment:**

- Laboratory and/or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment

- Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel

- Exposure to biological fluids

- Personal protective equipment required

**Physical Requirements:**

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

- Repetitive hand movement and ability to operate lab equipment

- Occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting

- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15-20 lbs)

- Regular and consistent attendance

**Benefits:**

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD insurance

- 401(K)

- Paid time off (PTO)

- Employee recognition awards

- Multiple ERG's (employee resource groups)

## Skills

### Required
- CPR/AED/ACLS certification
- Phlebotomy experience
- Nursing licensure

### Nice to have
- Paramedic
- EMT
- LVN
- LPN

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