Clinical Research Nurse

The US Oncology Network•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

This is an entry-level exempt position responsible for coordinating the screening, enrollment, and ongoing care of patients participating in clinical trials. The nurse supports informed consent, ensures protocol compliance, collaborates with physicians and other providers on patient assessments and adverse events, and completes accurate, timely documentation and data entry. The role also supports staff and patient education and maintains research quality in accordance with US Oncology Research, Inc. Standard Operating Procedures, Good Clinical Practice principles, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position supports the US Oncology Compliance Program and its Code of Ethics Business Standards. The role is based in a traditional office environment and includes exposure to conditions common in an oncology/hematology clinic, including communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medical preparations. A large portion of the work involves computer-based tasks. The job also requires a full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, extensive standing and walking, and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The general pay scale at BRCC is $52,968.66–$81,490.24. The actual hiring rate depends on factors including work experience, education, responsibilities, location, and work performance.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing education program.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
Current BLCS or ACLS certification.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, including protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents.
Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work, and follow through with results.
Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions.
Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask, maintain strong attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment.
May be responsible for basic clinical assessments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
OCN, SoCRA, or ACRP certification.
Nursing experience in oncology.
Experience in clinical research.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with physicians and other providers to screen potential patients for eligibility, present trial concepts and details, participate in informed consent, and enroll patients in clinical trials.
Coordinate patient care in compliance with clinical trial protocol requirements.
Dispense investigational drugs, teach patients about drug administration, and maintain investigational drug accountability.
Review patients with physicians and other providers for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study drug; document findings thoroughly.
Review protocol-specific billing guides and submit billing information to appropriate personnel.
Collaborate with the study team on recruitment and enrollment goals, develop strategies to recruit and retain research participants, and provide clinical services and patient assessments as required.
Assist with collecting and maintaining regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOPs and applicable regulations.
May collaborate with the Research Site Leader on study selection.
May help schedule monitoring and auditing visits and interact with monitors and auditors onsite.
Participate in required training and education for staff and patients.
Assist physicians with preparing orders to maintain protocol compliance.
Communicate with physicians about study requirements, dose modifications, and adverse-event reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.