Registered Nurse Clinical Research - Twain

The US Oncology Network•Paradise, NV

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is dedicated to advancing cancer care by leading and participating in many clinical research studies in Nevada that test the safety and efficiency of new or modified treatments in cancer patients. These trials are important because they help uncover new treatment options and allow many of our patients to receive newly developed treatments or investigational drugs not yet available outside the study. CCCN develops and conducts more than 170 Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III clinical research trials each year including genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancer treatments, radiation clinical trials, breast cancer, and skin cancer. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us. Career Opportunity: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Phase I RN - Clinical Research Coordinator at our Twain clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. This person is responsible for the screening, enrollment, and maintenance of patients in clinical trials. Scope: Duties include assuring protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participation in the consent process, collaboration with physicians and other providers ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverse events, accurate and timely documentation/data entry, participation in education and training of other staff and patients, Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics Business Standards.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred)
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Nevada required
Current BLCS or ACLS certification required
Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical trials, and GCP concepts
Three years of clinical research experience preferred
Experience in Microsoft Office 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
Must have excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills, and a strong ability to multi-task
Must have a high level of attention to detail
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with physicians and other providers to screen potential patients for eligibility
Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients in clinical trials
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements; dispenses investigational drugs and provides patient teaching regarding the administration
Maintains investigational drug accountability; in collaboration with the physician and other providers, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings
Responsible for reviewing protocol-specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel
Collaborates with study team on subject recruitment and study enrollment goals; works with the team to determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials
Provides clinical services as required including patient assessments
Assists with the collection and maintenance of regulatory documents by USOR SOP and applicable regulations
May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process
May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite
Participates in required training and education of staff and patients
Assists with the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained
Communicates with the physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting
May be responsible for basic clinical assessments

Benefits

In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer.

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