Systemart, LLC
Overview
The Clinical Research Nurse II (CRN II) will report directly to the Medical Director (MD) of the Cancer Clinical Trials Program and the Administrative Director in Hematology and Medical Oncology. The CRN II is primarily responsible for performing clinical and patient-facing tasks for patients on study. The CRN II will work with providers to identify potentially eligible patients for open clinical trials, and meet with potential research subjects to review consent forms and discuss trial requirements. The CRN II will see patients during required study visits and, partnering with the clinical research coordinator, ensure compliance with study requirements. The Clinical Research Nurse will provide clinical perspective and information to regulatory coordinators as needed to facilitate trial activation. The CRN II will spend the majority of time in clinic seeing active study patients and is expected to follow and evaluate 4-6 patients per day, 4 days/week (16-24 patients per week). Responsibilities
Administrative: Assist principal investigator with clinical trial protocol review process and protocol development as appropriate. Collaborate with quality assurance of clinical trials in developing protocol specific materials. Research: Assist with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials. Coordinate scheduling of patients’ laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits. Monitor test results as appropriate. Coordinate with clinical research coordinators and collaborate with staff within respective disease groups and with outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials. Clinical: Coordinate study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials. Collaborate with Care Coordination for all patient care referrals. Collaborate with primary nurse (infusion, radiation, surgical) to ensure patient care needs are met. Provide protocol education to patients and families; adapt interactions based on age-specific, cultural and other needs of the patient. Complete orders for specimens, monitor test results as appropriate, and administer medications as necessary. Document in charts as appropriate and communicate observations and findings to protocol investigator and attending physicians. Provide protocol in-service training and serve as a resource to the health care team. Monitor the environment of care with attention to patient safety and ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards. Maintain clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, licensure/registration requirements, and professional scope and standards. Job Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Baccalaureate Degree required. Licenses/Certifications: Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; current basic life support (BLS) certification. Experience: 3-5 years of research or clinical research experience is required. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to input and analyze data and generate reports, especially in REDCap databases. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and timely. Ability to analyze and solve problems in a systematic, logical, and timely manner. Knowledge of research regulations and research compliance requirements, including Protection of Human Subjects. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience with grant writing, IRB submissions, data management, study coordination and database development is preferred. Excellent English communication skills; bilingual/multilingual abilities are a plus. Cultural sensitivity and strong patient communication and education skills. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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The Clinical Research Nurse II (CRN II) will report directly to the Medical Director (MD) of the Cancer Clinical Trials Program and the Administrative Director in Hematology and Medical Oncology. The CRN II is primarily responsible for performing clinical and patient-facing tasks for patients on study. The CRN II will work with providers to identify potentially eligible patients for open clinical trials, and meet with potential research subjects to review consent forms and discuss trial requirements. The CRN II will see patients during required study visits and, partnering with the clinical research coordinator, ensure compliance with study requirements. The Clinical Research Nurse will provide clinical perspective and information to regulatory coordinators as needed to facilitate trial activation. The CRN II will spend the majority of time in clinic seeing active study patients and is expected to follow and evaluate 4-6 patients per day, 4 days/week (16-24 patients per week). Responsibilities
Administrative: Assist principal investigator with clinical trial protocol review process and protocol development as appropriate. Collaborate with quality assurance of clinical trials in developing protocol specific materials. Research: Assist with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials. Coordinate scheduling of patients’ laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits. Monitor test results as appropriate. Coordinate with clinical research coordinators and collaborate with staff within respective disease groups and with outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials. Clinical: Coordinate study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials. Collaborate with Care Coordination for all patient care referrals. Collaborate with primary nurse (infusion, radiation, surgical) to ensure patient care needs are met. Provide protocol education to patients and families; adapt interactions based on age-specific, cultural and other needs of the patient. Complete orders for specimens, monitor test results as appropriate, and administer medications as necessary. Document in charts as appropriate and communicate observations and findings to protocol investigator and attending physicians. Provide protocol in-service training and serve as a resource to the health care team. Monitor the environment of care with attention to patient safety and ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards. Maintain clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, licensure/registration requirements, and professional scope and standards. Job Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Baccalaureate Degree required. Licenses/Certifications: Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; current basic life support (BLS) certification. Experience: 3-5 years of research or clinical research experience is required. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to input and analyze data and generate reports, especially in REDCap databases. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and timely. Ability to analyze and solve problems in a systematic, logical, and timely manner. Knowledge of research regulations and research compliance requirements, including Protection of Human Subjects. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience with grant writing, IRB submissions, data management, study coordination and database development is preferred. Excellent English communication skills; bilingual/multilingual abilities are a plus. Cultural sensitivity and strong patient communication and education skills. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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