Clinical Research Nurse I-III

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Nurse coordinates participants in cancer clinical trials under the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office. The role works closely with the CRN Team Lead and clinical research associates (CRAs) to manage daily operations and assigned study portfolios, and represents clinical research nursing interests in projects involving medical record templates, databases, standard operating procedure validation, treatment-plan validation, and other initiatives. The position contributes to cross-functional team objectives and supports efficient workflows and quality standards.

The nurse directs participant care related to research assessments, measurements, and investigational product administration in collaboration with the care team. The role requires a working knowledge of human-research regulations and conduct standards, and involves working with pharmaceutical sponsors, institutional investigators, research staff, physicians, participants, and their families. One of three levels will be hired; qualifications vary by level. The position is a regular, day-shift role. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license.
• Level I: Three years of general nursing and/or general research experience; obtain CRS certification within two years of hire.
• Level II: Three years of general research experience, with demonstrated proficiency in study planning and development, research nursing, and research patient management; obtain CRS certification within two years of hire.
• Level III: Five or more years of clinical research experience, with demonstrated proficiency in study planning and development, research nursing, and research patient management; CCRP, CCRC, or equivalent professional certification required at hire; obtain CRS certification within two years of hire.
• Ability to organize complex projects, pay close attention to detail, and communicate effectively.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the code of conduct for human research.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• Required application documents: license or certificate, three professional references, and resume.
• Subject to pre-employment screening, which may include criminal background, drug testing, and education verification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Oncology experience.
• Clinical research experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate screening, informed consent, enrollment, treatment or observation, and follow-up for participants in cancer trials.
• Keep treating physicians and participants on schedule through treatment phases and prevent protocol deviations.
• Advise the principal investigator (PI) on study requirements and data collection.
• Represent the department and investigators at local, regional, and national meetings.
• Facilitate communication among staff, PIs, research and clinical professionals, UAMS senior leaders, and study sponsors.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance plans and develop standard operating procedures as needed.
• Serve as administrator and liaison for the PI, research participants, human-research compliance, privacy and HIPAA compliance, research and clinical professionals, and the research funding entity.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are followed, including timely reporting of serious adverse events to the study sponsor and Institutional Review Board.
• Prepare written documents, analyze data, and formulate conclusions.
• Maintain accurate, current clinical and research documentation and database information for assigned participants.
• Evaluate patients thoroughly for study eligibility before enrollment.
• Conduct clinical reviews of systems at appropriate visits and ensure procedures follow protocol-specific requirements.
• Educate patients and their caregivers or families, coordinate with patients’ local physicians, and assist physicians with patient management.
• Take measures to support participants’ compliance with study protocols.
• Work with the CRN Team Lead and CRAs to collect and manage patient information; ensure information for CRA data entry is complete and accurate; and assist with query resolution and monitoring or auditing visits and responses.
• Provide training for staff and investigators.
• Develop and implement process improvements and participate in developing electronic infrastructure.
• Participate in ongoing professional training.
• Represent clinical research nursing interests in projects involving medical-record templates, databases, SOP validation, treatment-plan validation, and other assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed