Job Details
JOB SUMMARY
The Psychiatric PA/ARNP will be responsible for providing proper medical coverage for subjects/volunteers in clinical studies. The Sub Investigator will work closely with the Principal Investigator to oversee the execution of study protocols, delegating study related duties to site staff, as appropriate, and ensuring site compliance with study protocols, study-specific laboratory procedures, and standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Sub-Investigator will interact with pharmaceutical company representatives, research team personnel, and medical research volunteers.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Review Investigators Brochure prior to performing study related activities
Ensure informed Consent has been obtained prior to performing any study procedures
Perform all study responsibilities in compliance with the IRB approved protocol
Review screening documentation and approves subjects for admission into the study in discussion with the Primary Investigator
Document all findings in subject specific source documents
Provide ongoing assessments of study subjects including any potential Adverse Events or Serious Adverse Events and ensures proper reporting and documentation of such events
Perform assessments and physical examinations as a part of clinical study procedures
Provide medical management of Adverse Events as appropriate
Communicate with Sponsors as appropriate
Provide coverage for Primary Investigator
Evaluate and assesses laboratory reports and ECG s
Prescribe psychotropic medications as needed
Review medical, social, and substance use history
Perform therapeutic procedures as allowed within scope of practice including injections
Chart all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures; writes orders and records progress notes that will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician
Perform daily rounds as required and documents patient care orders.
Prepare timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy
Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices
Apply safety principles as identified by established policy
Ensure compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations
Exhibit a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
Adjust to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality
Perform other related duties as assigned by management
- Perform psychosocial assessments of patients within an outpatient and inpatient setting
- Follow protocol requirements including concomitant medication allowances and review inclusion/ exclusion criteria
- Conduct patient screening
- Enroll and collect data plus other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator
- Administer medications (Oral, IV or Infusion) under supervision of a Physician
- Evaluate and assess clinical trial participants with various psychiatric illnesses
QUALIFICATIONS
-Clinical research experience preferred (Will train the right candidate)
-Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and quantitative skills
-Minimum of Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree