ERG is a leading U.S. based, privately held, independent clinical research site company, and provider of clinical development services with an expertise in early and late stage neuroscience drug development. With 21 wholly owned clinical sites and 5 affiliated sites, we conduct in-patient and out-patient phase I-IV clinical research studies. ERG has 340+ in-patient beds, a large and growing database of patients suffering from mental illness, neurological disorders, sleep disorders, addictions, Acute and Chronic Pain, diabetes and other illnesses as well as normal healthy volunteers who participate in trials for the advancement of medicine. With access to over 32 million patients/subjects and 5000 + completed trials, ERG continues to grow its capabilities and expand into indications where there are tremendous unmet medical needs in the United States and globally.

The Unit Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of the clinical research observation unit, consistent with company policies, principles, strategies, and objectives. Accountable for safety of the subjects, ensuring that protocol requirements are met while a subject is housed on the unit, and providing a safe working environment for employees. Works closely with the Principal Investigators, Sub- Investigators, Recruitment Team and Clinical Research Coordinators to implement study protocols on the observation unit. In executing these position responsibilities, the Unit Director is guided FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and company standard operating procedures and policies.

Essential Job Functions

Employee Management Responsibilities

• Serving as supervisor and mentor to all direct reports as detailed by the organizational chart.
• Completes patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff; following up on work results.
• Maintains nursing staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Assist in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Assist nursing personnel to act in compliance with corporate policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Providing access and/or resources for all employees to complete the training needed to perform job responsibilities.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• Registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Understands regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Able to communicate with providers, co-workers, sponsors, and others in a collaborative and courteous manner.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology to communicate with physician office and staff.
• Able to initiate or modify behavior to achieve desired outcomes in spite of environmental factors, priorities, or problems that might not be well defined or that are subject to change.
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal)
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, as well as proprietary applications unique to the clinical research industry (such as Study Manager, EDC)