Registered Nurse Clinical Research - Twain

The US Oncology Network • Paradise, NV

8d • 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.

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Phase I Registered Nurse - 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.

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
• 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
• Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.

Nice To Haves

• OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred
• Three years of clinical research experience 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

• excellent benefits
• a team environment
• professional development
• the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level