RN - Registered Nurse - Clinical Research Coordinator II - Cancer Research

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

60d

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Requirements

Responsible for supporting clinical research as coordinator for multiple research studies and clinical trials within inpatient and outpatient care units.
Serves in an expanded role to assess the appropriateness of patients for clinical research protocols.
Under the direction of the physician, sees patients in the clinic and hospital to collect data required for the research protocols.
A minimum of 3 years RN work experience is required.
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Skills: Communication, Multitasking, Organizing, Research Regulatory Environment, Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Prior Oncology and/or research experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements clinical research studies.
Prepares submissions for Institutional Research Review Board consideration and provides oversight for all reporting obligations.
Responsible for conduct of the clinical trial, including but not limited to recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements.
Develops and implements subject recruitment plans including interviewing subjects, collaborating with physicians, screening, and enrolling.
Performs nursing physical and psychosocial assessments of research patients in the outpatient and inpatient areas of the hospital.
Monitors research patients in outpatient and inpatient settings for adverse experiences and compliance with study protocols.
Administers and monitors study drug as directed by the investigator and clinician.
Performs triage nursing assessments of subjects as needed.
Reviews medical records of patients, interviews patients and collaborates with investigators and clinicians to assess the appropriateness of patients for clinical trial enrollment.
Develops study-specific training tools and procedures to orient patient care staff about research interventions and protocols.
Monitors lab results and reports all findings to the principal investigator.
Informs principal investigator of all relevant patient care issues and activities within research study.
Collaborates with nursing staff and research personnel to incorporate all details of research protocol.
Insures appropriate billing charge documents are submitted.
Educates staff, as needed, to insure proper billing for study-related procedures in outpatient and inpatient areas.
Reviews monthly study-specific financial statements for accuracy and budget adherence.
Provides education to subjects and family on specific research protocols, potential risks, benefits, and reporting of health events.
Serves as a liaison between the principal investigator and the study sponsor for adapting a multi-center protocol to the specific local environment.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.