Research Nurse Coordinator II (Hybrid), Oncology

Job Description

This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

Hybrid schedule is 3 days a week onsite, 2 days remote. Standard hours 8:00am – 4:30pm. No expectation around weekend work. The expectation of this hybrid position is a minimum of 3days on campus, which are variable to accommodate patient visits, investigator schedules, study needs, meetings, staff coverage, audits/monitoring visits or otherwise assigned by your manager. New staff are expected to be on site more frequently during training or assigned by your manager.

You will play a vital part in supporting clinical research with Phase I investigators and the Neuro-Oncology Disease Research Group (DRG). This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team while contributing to innovative therapies and patient care. The RNC II will take ownership of a wide range of research activities — from conducting detailed protocol assessments and performing intradermal injections, to educating patients, providing nursing in-services, reporting SAEs/DLTs, and supporting screening and enrollment processes. This role will also support essential operational tasks such as coordinating research visits, assisting with research billing inquiries, and ensuring flow sheets and study requirements are accurately followed. As part of the larger Phase I team, the RNC II will also contribute to the ongoing success of the Neuro-Oncology DRG, helping drive meaningful research that impacts patient outcomes.

The Research Nurse Coordinator II is responsible for all activities associated with clinical study coordination, subject recruitment/enrollment, data management/integrity, regulatory compliance, project/study evaluation and interfacing with participants and family members. Coordinates the clinical logistics of the study, and works in tandem with the Research and/or Clinical Nurse who work to provide hands-on clinical care to research participants. Utilizes clinical nursing background and extensive research protocol knowledge to serve as a liaison between nursing staff, Principal Investigator, other research staff, and study participants. Assists with the education of staff, and provides general oversight of research portfolio as it pertains to the clinical coordination of the studies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for clinical study activities, coordination, adherence to protocols and serves as a liaison between study participants, Principal Investigator (PI), and other research staff.
Provides educational services to research participants and family regarding study participation, participants current clinical condition, and or disease process.
Assesses and documents adverse events as reported by research participants, works closely with PI to document according to department process (grade, attribution, treatment, etc.), and reports to regulatory and sponsor as required.
Records research data where assessed or reported by patient (i.e. symptoms of treatment).
Creates and presents education materials to the interdisciplinary team on study requirements.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create and communicate a plan of care that allows for safe and effective collection of clinical research data.
Triages patient by phone and provides clinical information to the patient.
Completes and documents study participant enrollment, assessment/reassessment, education, and follow-up activities and ensures protocol is followed.
Coordinates study participant tests and procedures as required.
Prepares data spreadsheets for Investigator and/or department.
Performs oversight of research portfolio as it pertains to the clinical coordination of the studies.
Assists with the education of staff.
May assist with grant proposals, publication preparation, and presentations.
May process, ship, track or otherwise handle research specimens.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Associate Degree/College Diploma required. Bachelors Degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience, demonstrating strong clinical judgment, patient care skills, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
At least 2 years of clinical research experience, supporting protocol execution, patient enrollment, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Candidates must hold a current, valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

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