Clin Research Nurse Coord

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

130d

About The Position

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator promotes good clinical practices in the conduct of oncology clinical trials by possessing in-depth knowledge of federal regulations and guiding documents for the conduct of clinical trials and human participant protection. In addition, the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator assures compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements, manages patient protocol activities, assures patient safety, collects records and maintains data and source documentation. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator performs all the duties and responsibilities associated with high-level, professional nursing practice including autonomous decision making based on predetermined protocol guidelines, nursing assessment and oncology knowledge. Reports to the Clinical Trials Manager.

Requirements

• Two (2) years experience in oncology nursing or two (2) years' experience in clinical trials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must have and maintain Tennessee RN licensure.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Participates in protocol planning by applying knowledge of patient population and anticipated recruitment.
• Plans and implements pre-study activities by developing timelines for conducting the clinical trial protocol.
• Manages subject recruitment and enrollment by monitoring enrollment goals and modifying recruitment plan as necessary.
• Maintains federal guidelines for Informed Consent process by communicating information about the protocol.
• Coordinates patient enrollment in clinical trial by following randomization procedures as per protocol.
• Manages clinical trials patient by scheduling all protocol required tests and monitoring patients' response to protocol treatment.
• Ensures patient safety with ongoing patient education about cancer treatment and disease process.
• Documents and maintains all study-related procedures, processes and events.
• Maintains investigational agent accountability with proper utilization of drug logs and patient diaries.
• Protects participant confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, research team, IRB, sponsor, and Clinical Trials Manager.
• Participates in monitoring visits and audits by collecting source documents for sponsor/audit review.
• Plans and directs site operations by assisting with the review and development of standard operating procedures manual.
• Implements quality controls and assurance measures by monitoring compliance with study procedures and GCP standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending NCI Cooperative Group meetings and participating in professional societies.
• Local travel required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees