Research Nurse- Ambulatory Cancer

Northwell • New York, NY

5d • $90,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Research Nurse assists with research projects involving direct patient care and follows established protocols to ensure that projects are conducted as directed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The nurse works within their scope of practice to perform clinical procedures and collaborates with physicians and clinical and ancillary team members to support research study integrity.

The role participates in research planning and protocol feasibility assessment; works with the Principal Investigator (PI) on patient eligibility, consent, education, and evaluation of study response; performs clinical procedures; supports audit preparation and facilitation; and assists with grant submissions and adherence to clinical trial agreements and study budgets. The position also performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Specialized certifications as needed.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN degree within five years of the job entry date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least two years of RN experience preferred.
• Research and/or oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research project planning and assess protocol implementation feasibility based on institutional capabilities and limitations, therapy, and the population of interest.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) to determine clinical trial eligibility and document protocol-specified criteria.
• Ensure that initial and ongoing consent processes are performed and documented in compliance with FDA, Good Clinical Practice, institutional policies, sponsor requirements, IRB requirements, and applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Educate research subjects, families, and healthcare team members about study specifics and significant new information arising during a trial.
• Perform clinical procedures, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, electrocardiograms, investigational agent administration under PI supervision, IV placement, catheter procedures, and patient assessments or questionnaires.
• Participate in audit preparation and facilitation for FDA, IRB, and internal or external monitors and auditors.
• Evaluate disease response results and physical assessment data with the PI to determine response according to protocol.
• Collaborate with the PI to organize grant submission processes and ensure adherence to clinical trial agreements and study budgets.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree