Clinical Research Patient Coordinator

The US Oncology Network•Boulder, CO

128d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Research Patient Coordinator/RN in Boulder. This role is for individuals with established Oncology and/or Research experience who are dedicated to providing an excellent experience to patients. RMCC emphasizes that caring for cancer patients is a calling, characterized by care, compassion, and commitment, with the shared goal of providing the best possible care for every patient. The team is looking for individuals who align with this mission to join their ranks.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required.
Minimum five years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology.
Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education.
Minimum seven years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology.
Experience in clinical research preferred.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice.
Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents.
Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results.
Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions.
Strong ability multi-task.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Must have a strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels.
Must have a high level of attention to detail.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Attention to details and accuracy.
Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, anatomy and physiology, clinical medical, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology, clinical trials and GCP concepts.
Experience with computer data entry and database management.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
BSN preferred.
OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility.
Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocol.
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
May disburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration.
Maintains investigational drug accountability.
In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings.
Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting.
Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations.
Participates in required training and education programs.
Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research.
May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other (non-USOR) research bases and/or sponsors.
Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians.
May oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.
Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
Prepare and manage patient visits (source document creation, order entry).
Investigational drug ordering and accountability management.
Lead weekly patient review calls with CRCs in assigned group.
Manage adverse events and dose modifications coordination with investigators and CRCs.
Complete disease assessments and route for MD review and sign-off.
Communicate with MDs, APPs and other clinic team members regarding research patients.
Back-up for patient consents, including re-consents (in person or remotely).

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
potential for research bonus depending on financials of department after one year of employment
401(k) retirement plan
life insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO
holiday pay
tuition reimbursement
employee paid critical illness and accident insurance