Clinical Research Coord I : RN - Nexus Health

Nexus Health is looking for a Full-time Clinical Research Nurse (RN) to join our team!  Come join our team! We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.   

SCOPE:

This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work as a nurse in oncology clinical research.  As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will provide care for patients receiving cutting-edge treatments within the oncology clinic.  This position provides a variety of responsibilities while developing rewarding relationships as you manage the cancer patient throughout their journey. Working in clinical research gives you the opportunity to make a life-changing difference in the lives of patients that wouldn’t be possible without clinical trials.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 on clinical trials.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.  Dispenses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding 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, 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 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 collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with 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 physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.
• Present trial concepts and details to oncology patients while conducting the informed consent process.  
• Assess patients for adverse events and/or changes in condition.   
• Provide staff and patient education regarding the management and administration of investigational product.  
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and data entry to meet trial requirements.  
• Serve as a liaison between clinic departments to ensure proper trial conduct.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate for the Clinical Research Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:   

• Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred)  
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice  
• Current BLCS or ACLS certification required  
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required, preferably in oncology 
• OCN certification strongly preferred  
• CCRC or CCRP certification preferred  

Working Conditions: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.