Ochsner Health
RN Clinical Research - Center for Innovative Cancer Therapies
Ochsner Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
RN Clinical Research - Center for Innovative Cancer Therapies
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At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.
Responsibilities Initiate and maintain activities related to the conduct of clinical trials in assigned area(s) of responsibility in coordination and collaboration with principal investigators. Communicate with external funding agencies, sponsors, departments, and patients to ensure understanding of the requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials. Organize and manage all patient care requirements. Provide patient care and assessment as determined necessary by the clinical trial in coordination with other care providers.
Qualifications
Education
– Associate degree in nursing.
Work Experience
– 3 years of experience in area of assigned clinical specialty including 2 years performing clinical research, or 2 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting with ACRP, SOCRA, or relevant professional nursing certification.
Certifications
– Current registered nurse license in state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Working knowledge of ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to follow and provide critical feedback on the investigational plan.
Ability to train junior staff members standard operating procedures and other related research activities.
Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, and learn new techniques.
Strong working knowledge of the requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
Ability to interpret and carry out all aspects of a protocol including patient eligibility, assessing adverse events and dose modifications, treatment plan, associated required tests and procedures, and all other aspects of the protocol as required.
Knowledge and execution of the nursing process to assess toxicities from investigational therapies and work with the investigator in management of these adverse events.
Working knowledge in using computers, software, and web-based applications, including Epic.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule, including on-call, weekend, and night shifts, shifts depending on area of assignment.
Job Duties
Participates in clinical trial selection with research leadership and organizes strategies for recruiting study participants.
Uses the nursing process to ensure protocol compliance including patient recruitment, informed consent, patient education, and oversight of investigational drug administration schedule.
Coordinates and oversees patient (study participant) activity as it relates to the conduct of research and clinical trials, serving as a liaison for both patient and investigator and monitors patients for safety and adverse events during medical procedures.
Assists in disbursal of oral investigational drugs, provides patient teaching regarding administration, and educates patients and family members about protocols.
Completes and/or supervises staff for the completion of case report forms on assigned protocols within the time frame required by the study and works in partnership with regulatory team to ensure appropriate credentialing, training, and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with SOP.
Oversees and/or conducts basic lab duties including centrifuging, aliquoting, and shipping of study specimens.
Completes data entry into sponsor-specific data entry systems and/or supports data coordinator, including query resolution and transcribes information across various internal and external electronic data systems.
Trains less senior team members and interns and identifies professional development needs and seeks resources and opportunities to meet those needs.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, maintaining respect for privacy and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area where patients enter directly and may be exposed to communicable diseases. Hazardous medications and waste may be handled.
Travel Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Remote Work Eligibility Individuals who reside in the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Equal Opportunity Statement The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.
Responsibilities Initiate and maintain activities related to the conduct of clinical trials in assigned area(s) of responsibility in coordination and collaboration with principal investigators. Communicate with external funding agencies, sponsors, departments, and patients to ensure understanding of the requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials. Organize and manage all patient care requirements. Provide patient care and assessment as determined necessary by the clinical trial in coordination with other care providers.
Qualifications
Education
– Associate degree in nursing.
Work Experience
– 3 years of experience in area of assigned clinical specialty including 2 years performing clinical research, or 2 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting with ACRP, SOCRA, or relevant professional nursing certification.
Certifications
– Current registered nurse license in state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Working knowledge of ICH guidelines for ethical conduct of research.
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to follow and provide critical feedback on the investigational plan.
Ability to train junior staff members standard operating procedures and other related research activities.
Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, and learn new techniques.
Strong working knowledge of the requirements and regulations associated with the conduct of clinical trials and other related research activity.
Ability to interpret and carry out all aspects of a protocol including patient eligibility, assessing adverse events and dose modifications, treatment plan, associated required tests and procedures, and all other aspects of the protocol as required.
Knowledge and execution of the nursing process to assess toxicities from investigational therapies and work with the investigator in management of these adverse events.
Working knowledge in using computers, software, and web-based applications, including Epic.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule, including on-call, weekend, and night shifts, shifts depending on area of assignment.
Job Duties
Participates in clinical trial selection with research leadership and organizes strategies for recruiting study participants.
Uses the nursing process to ensure protocol compliance including patient recruitment, informed consent, patient education, and oversight of investigational drug administration schedule.
Coordinates and oversees patient (study participant) activity as it relates to the conduct of research and clinical trials, serving as a liaison for both patient and investigator and monitors patients for safety and adverse events during medical procedures.
Assists in disbursal of oral investigational drugs, provides patient teaching regarding administration, and educates patients and family members about protocols.
Completes and/or supervises staff for the completion of case report forms on assigned protocols within the time frame required by the study and works in partnership with regulatory team to ensure appropriate credentialing, training, and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with SOP.
Oversees and/or conducts basic lab duties including centrifuging, aliquoting, and shipping of study specimens.
Completes data entry into sponsor-specific data entry systems and/or supports data coordinator, including query resolution and transcribes information across various internal and external electronic data systems.
Trains less senior team members and interns and identifies professional development needs and seeks resources and opportunities to meet those needs.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, maintaining respect for privacy and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area where patients enter directly and may be exposed to communicable diseases. Hazardous medications and waste may be handled.
Travel Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Remote Work Eligibility Individuals who reside in the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Equal Opportunity Statement The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!
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