Oncology Clinical Research Nurse, Atlanta Hub

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The Research Nurse I will be responsible for rendering patient care services to patients on research protocols approved through the Northside Hospital IRB. Responsibilities involve patient registration, data collection, data submission, adverse event reporting, patient follow-up, records management, protocol regulatory management, quality assurance and other activities related to research. Major roles of the Research Nurse include those of practitioner, researcher, educator and consultant. The Research Nurse is a professional person with knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: specific disease management nursing, data management, physical assessment skills, leadership ability and communication skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates, and performs, clinical procedures during research visits (i.e. vital signs, blood draws, EKGs, drug administration, and other clinical activities as necessary and capable) in conjunction with appropriate training/certification and following hospital Assists clinical staff responsible for research patient visits complete the research requirements
2. Review and verify subject eligibility based on study inclusion/exclusion
3. Identify, recruit and screen potential clinical study
4. Obtain informed consent from patients in coordination with the
5. Leads the clinical research team in the identification, evaluation and reporting of all adverse events and severe adverse events.
6. Support the team in obtaining, and disseminating, accurate clinical information essential for completing Case Report Forms (CRF).
7. Synthesize clinical knowledge with protocol requirements to foster informed, protocol compliant, decision-making in the best interest of patient safety and in coordination with the investigator. Modifies treatment s per protocol.
8. Assure that all federal, state, local, and hospital laws and regulations are adhered to, as they relate to the protection of human subjects and to research compliance.
9. Provide backup coverage for other CRNs studies when necessary (travel to other sites may be required).
10. Facilitate industry sponsored pre-study / initiation visits and provides sponsor monitor with required site information.
11. Secure patient records and source documentation for sponsor monitoring and internal/external site audits.
12. Obtains, and maintains, database Enters data as needed.
13. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee, patient, visitor injury or accident to the assigned Manager.

REQUIRED

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Associate degree and current and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia
2. One (1) year relevant work experience in a clinical setting
3. Current and valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR & AED Program card
4. If not Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) at time of hire, must achieve professional certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) within three (3) years of hire.
5. If not certified at time of hire, must obtain within three (3) years of hire, one (1) of the following:
   • FOR ONCOLOGY: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
   • FOR BMT: Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) through Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

PREFERRED

1. Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a data driven research-related field (such as nursing, allied health, biological sciences, chemistry, economics, informatics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, epidemiology, public health).
2. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).
3. Knowledge and understanding of clinical research healthcare science and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) international quality standards for clinical research.
4. Knowledge of clinical research practices including federal regulations, federal grant and clinical trials policy and regulations, management systems and technology solutions used to coordinate clinical research.
5. One (1) to three (3) years relevant work experience in a clinical or healthcare setting
6. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA).