The Clinical Research Nurse is primarily responsible for performing clinical and patient-facing tasks for patients on study, in conjunction with MD and APP providers. The Clinical Research Nurse will work with providers to identify potentially eligible patients for open clinical trials, and will meet with potential research subjects to review consent forms and discuss trial requirements.
Requirements
- Assists principal investigator with protocol development and the clinical trial protocol review process.
- Collaborates with the quality assurance of clinical trials in developing protocol specific materials.
- Assists with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials.
- Coordinates scheduling of patient’s laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits.
- Monitors test results as appropriate.
- Collaborates with staff within respective disease groups and with outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials.
- Provides protocol education to patients and families; adapts interactions based on age-specific, cultural and other needs of the patient.
- Completes orders required specimens for analysis and monitors test results, as appropriate.
- Documents in charts as appropriate and communicates observations and findings to protocol investigator and attending physicians.
- Provides protocol in-service training and serves as a resource to the health care team.
- Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
- Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, licensure/registration requirements, and professional scope and standards.
- Participates in QA/QI projects for the Cancer Center.
- Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
- Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
- Administers medications as necessary.
- Identifies areas for professional growth.
- Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
- Pursues active membership of local and national professional organizations.
- Participates in committees as necessary.
- Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
- Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
- Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
