Clinical Research Nurse
About The Position
The Clinical Research Nurse position at Georgetown University's Lombardi Cancer Center, within the benign Hematology clinical research program, plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and quality of clinical trials. Working under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI), this role is responsible for adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and Georgetown University policies. The nurse will accurately perform visit procedures, collect patient information according to protocols, and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of research participants. This position also functions as a study coordinator for research studies.
Requirements
- Valid RN license
- Bachelor of Nursing degree
- Two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting
- Nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., performing vital signs, nursing assessments, performing ECG/EKG, administering injections, etc.)
- Knowledge of medical terminology, drug calculation skills, clinical medicine, clinical trials and GCP concepts
- Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work
- Strong follow through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative
- Must have professional demeanor, strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers
- Ability to work well independently as well as in team environment
- Strong interpersonal, customer service and multi-tasking skills are critical
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, electronic health systems and databases used in research environment, or have a willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire
- Possess the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and manage deadlines
- Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures
Nice To Haves
- At least one (1) year clinical trials research experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures compliance with each study’s protocol.
- Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants.
- Provides patient education and medical information to study patients.
- Supports the regulatory staff in the maintenance of regulatory documents.
- Communicates and collaborates with the study team, including internal and external parties.
- Develops accurate source materials.
- Acts as the main point of contact for a patient in a clinical trial and must respond to inquiries from any patient within 24 hours.
- Maintains regular contact with each patient in their respective trials.
- Coordinates with other centers such as the Clinical Research Operations Office (CROO), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), the Research Pharmacy, the Radiology Center, and the Center of Medicine and Bone marrow transplant.
- Manages at least 15 trials out of the overall portfolio of approximately 33 ongoing trials within the center.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- retirement savings
- tuition assistance
- work-life balance benefits
- employee discounts
- an array of voluntary insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
