Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neuro-Oncology & Neurofibromatosis
About The Position
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator to join its Neuro-Oncology and Neurofibromatosis team. The coordinator manages clinical research activities with minimal supervision and is assigned complex studies requiring nursing expertise. The position is Monday through Friday, with the shift based on operational need. The role includes coordinating complex studies, supporting research participants and investigators, maintaining study documentation and systems, overseeing investigational product accountability, and ensuring quality, regulatory, and institutional compliance. Clinical responsibilities include physical assessments, vital signs, administering investigational drugs, and accessing lines for laboratory and pharmacokinetic sampling. Employees with patient-facing responsibilities or who work in patient care buildings must receive an annual influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Technical Diploma in Nursing required.
- At least three years of nursing experience required.
- Registered Nurse licensure in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, or a qualifying nursing temporary practice permit, required within the stated timing: within 12 months for RN licensure or upon hire for a temporary practice permit.
- CPR certification upon hire from an organization requiring hands-on, instructor-led psychomotor skills verification, such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Basic proficiency with research databases.
- Meet CHOP nursing mandatories and competencies.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- At least three years of research experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate complex clinical research studies, applying in-depth knowledge of clinical research.
- Manage study finances, including sponsor invoicing and resolving study-subject billing issues.
- Develop advertising materials, informed consent documents, and Case Report Forms.
- Serve as liaison for research subjects, investigators, the IRB, sponsors, and healthcare professionals.
- Document investigational product (drug/device) accountability.
- Perform routine quality assurance and compliance checks throughout studies.
- Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visits.
- Facilitate study closeout activities.
- Maintain ClinicalTrials.gov and other relevant systems.
- Educate, provide resources to, and consult with other team members on difficult protocols or projects.
- Comply with institutional, federal, state, and sponsor policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
- Perform nursing responsibilities including physical assessments, vital signs, administration of investigational drugs, and line access for laboratory and pharmacokinetic sampling.
- Understand and apply good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
