Registered Nurse - LCI Oncology Research Specialist Morehead
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse - LCI Oncology Research Specialist within Carolinas Medical Center's Clinical Trials department. The role involves assisting with various aspects of oncology research projects and clinical trials, including clinical, regulatory, and business documentation. Key responsibilities include participating in study start-up, maintaining protocol amendments and informed consent changes, managing documentation for audit readiness, and assisting with data collection, patient eligibility assessment, and coordination of research activities. The specialist will also support the clinical trial team with submissions, safety reports, and other related tasks. Advocate Health, the parent organization, is a large nonprofit integrated health system focused on clinical innovation, health outcomes, and patient experience.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid applicable state or South Carolina (as applicable) Board of Nursing license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, RN) required.
- CPR certification required.
- Must speak and read/write clearly in English.
- Must be able to be mobile within the entire healthcare system and other locations that participate in LCI clinical trials.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), or higher, preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, especially cancer care and/or clinical research.
- Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP, RAPS, etc.) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists with clinical, regulatory, business, and other documentation associated with oncology research projects/clinical trials within LCI.
- Participates in the study project start-up activity, working with the PI and others to initiate new research projects.
- Maintains protocol amendments, deviations, and informed consent changes regarding oncology research studies, assuring all documentation is managed compliantly and maintained in an audit-ready manner.
- Maintains appropriate documentation, (i.e. FDA Form 1572, CTSU documentation, IRB approval letters, ICFs, etc.) for assigned studies.
- Assists in maintenance of filing systems, data repositories and systems.
- Assists in the monitoring of clinical trial compliance by reporting issues and problems appropriately.
- Obtains required documentation (forms, slides, reports, etc.) to assess patient eligibility for research studies.
- Contacts local research staff to confirm scheduling of tests/treatments required by protocol.
- Obtains and completes data for patients enrolled on clinical trial.
- Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs) maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Completes/resolves queries from sponsors.
- Obtains required forms, slides, reports, and other information needed to assess patient eligibility.
- Prepares and submits information from patient's chart and other source documents on appropriate data forms/flowsheets/databases.
- Assists with inventory, ordering, organization and distribution of supplies related to assigned trials.
- Maintains supply inventory with critical focus on expiry management.
- Maintains regulatory binder for review at monitoring visits.
- Maintains patient shadow charts with appropriate source documentation.
- Completes registration for patient enrollment and maintains status in sponsor and LCI databases.
- Assists with the coordination of research monitor visits and audits; prepares appropriate data.
- Assists in the collection, preparation and shipping of samples.
- Assists with the coordination of required protocol-related activities such as tests and treatments using CTMS.
- Assists in writing/updating Informed Consents with PI and team.
- Supports the clinical trial team to efficiently complete tasks including documentation/submissions, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)/safety reports, FDA Form 1572, DARFs, ClinicalTrials.gov postings, etc.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
