LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Research

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Clinical Research Coordinator supports multiple clinical research studies and trials in inpatient and outpatient care units. Under physician direction, the coordinator sees patients in clinics and hospitals, collects protocol-required data, and helps assess whether patients are appropriate for research protocols. The role includes both research coordination and direct patient care, with clinical activities performed within the scope of the nurse’s professional license or certification. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work is typically performed in an office environment, with travel to outreach clinics potentially required for patient care or upon request. A minimum of three years of LPN experience is preferred; oncology and/or research experience is strongly preferred. Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification will be required in the future, with details to be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program.
Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Strong communication, multitasking, organizing, research regulatory environment, and teamwork skills.
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification will be required in the future.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of LPN experience.
Prior oncology and/or research experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in assessing the feasibility of clinical research opportunities, including protocol and population assessments.
Assist with preparing submissions for Institutional Review Board consideration and oversee reporting obligations.
Develop research informed consent documents in compliance with applicable regulations.
Coordinate clinical trials, including recruitment, screening, enrollment, follow-up, and retention of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements.
Maintain accountability for investigational drugs and devices.
Monitor study finances to ensure compliance with study-specific budgets.
Provide direct patient care in the context of study protocols.
Administer and monitor investigational drugs and devices as directed by the investigator and clinician, within the scope of professional license or certification.
Administer appropriate scales and other clinical measurements as needed, within the scope of professional license or certification.
Review patient medical records, interview patients, and collaborate with investigators and clinicians to assess suitability for clinical trial enrollment.
Collaborate with nursing staff and research personnel to incorporate research protocol requirements into study-related patient care, within the scope of professional license or certification.
Educate subjects and family members about research protocols, potential risks and benefits, and reporting health events.
Act as a liaison between the principal investigator and study sponsors to adapt multicenter protocols to the local environment.
Represent the site during sponsor-initiated study audits.
Act as a liaison between the principal investigator and external regulatory agencies.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, including domestic partners.
Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options.
Pre-tax flexible spending and health savings plans.
Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Generous paid time off that accrues quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave, and military leave.
Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program offering mental health support, legal guidance, and childcare and eldercare referrals.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance benefits.