Registered Nurse (RN), Research Nurse I - Cancer Center

Overview

The Clinical Research Nurse I performs a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks associated with conducting clinical research, and within the scope of licensure. Working closely with research participants and their families, they provide care, education and support throughout the trial. Under the supervision of the PI or their designee, this position collaborates with research and non-research staff, maintaining involvement throughout the clinical trial process. The role of the Clinical Research Nurse I is introductory, with assignments provided at a task level, and focused on less complex clinical research trials and processes.

Responsibilities

Research Operations

Provide patient care to inpatients and outpatients receiving investigational therapy

Screen and recruit potential research participants and assist with verification of inclusion and exclusion criteria for eligibility purposes

Assist with educating patients and families regarding investigational therapy in collaboration with the medical team

Ensure that patients are scheduled for all study assessments as required per research protocol

Assist with the preparation and administration of all medications required per research protocol, including investigational and standard of care agents

Assist with the evaluation and management of research patients for drug and/or disease-related toxicities and symptoms

Ethics & Participant Safety:

Adhere to and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/Human Subjects Protection (HSP) practices and required training

Articulate the rationale for individual protocols

Serve as a resource to ensure staff and patients recognize the difference between routine clinical care management and care management of clinical research participants

Data and Informatics

Utilize electronic systems, technologies, and software necessary for study operations

Accurately document study visit assessments for data collection And assist with data entry as needed

Assist with the development of, data collection documents and instruments

Adhere to required processes, policies, and systems protocols to ensure data security

Leadership and Professionalism

Follow professional guidelines and code of ethics related to the conduct of clinical research.

Site and Study Management

Assist in the initiation, management, and completion of clinical trials and research studies.

Perform other duties as assigned, such as supporting regulatory affairs

Communication and Team

Collaborate with and educates healthcare professionals regarding investigational research protocols

Ensure research compliance and adherence to protocol guidelines

Clinical Skills

Ensure a safe, effective, and efficient patient care environment

Facilitate and monitor activities related to the delivery of patient care within research

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Must be obtained within 4 years of hire
• Previous knowledge of research preferred
• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Excellent attention to detail required

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with NH Eligibility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Certified Good Clinical Practice (CGCP) within 30 days
• Human Subjects Protection (HSP) within 30 days
• Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) within 30 days