Job Description

Research Nurse

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Research Nurse to join its Cancer Care Services team. Under the direction of the Oncology service line director and/or research nurse manager, oversees and directs the clinical course of research participants during clinical trial participation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring study is compliance with local and federal laws and regulations.
• Study Implementation:
  • Ensures activation and training activities have occurred.
  • Presented at the appropriate committee meetings (if department required).
  • Communicates all protocol requirements with the healthcare team.
  • Obtains documentation of such training and communication.
  • Ensures study related activities are conducted per protocol and SOPs. Develops and completes all source documentation forms as required.
• Recruitment and Enrollment:
  • Ensures the recruitment of subjects for study participation; coordinates screening of subjects, performs intake assessments, and ensures inclusion and exclusion criteria are met.
  • Consents patient and ensures proper consent process documentation.
  • Enrolls subjects through the relevant system (IVRS/OPEN, etc).
  • Creates and/or maintains proper documentation for study activities.
  • Ensures the correct treatment plans, medications and modifications are complete and accurate.
  • All dose adjustments are allowed per protocol.
  • Is the liaison between sponsor and physician to ensure all protocol activities, medications and decisions are made per protocol.
  • Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress.
• Quality and Compliance:
  • Performs and oversees data collection and documentation in compliance with SOPs and GCPs.
  • Facilitates/collaborates with regulatory staff on informed consent document, internal SAE reporting and protocol deviations; demonstrates proper management of adverse events.
  • Manages budget and billing process and assists in the development of specific budget for each protocol with PI.
  • Initiates and maintains clinical correspondence with other departments agencies and institutions regarding professional services as is appropriate and necessary.
• Patient Care Activities:
  • Performing assessments and other duties within the nursing scope of practice in accordance with protocol requirements.
  • Demonstrates appropriate sample management activities to ensure the integrity of all biological samples; Manages or oversees the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, MSN or PhD preferred.
• 1-2 years of research experience as an RN required
• Current Oncology experience preferred
• Current NJ RN license required
• SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team

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