RN - Clinic

Clinical Research Nurse II

Clinical Research Nurse II Profession:
Clinical Research Nurse II Specialty:
Oncology Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Flexibility to start at 7 am, Monday - Friday Hours per

Shift: 8 hours

Experience:

3-5 years of research or clinical research experience License:
Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Certifications:

Current basic cardiac life support certification Must-Have:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Baccalaureate Degree. Proficient with standard Microsoft programs and web browsers. Ability to input and analyze data and generate reports, especially in REDCap databases. Ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and timely. Understanding of research regulations and compliance requirements. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Cultural sensitivity and comfort with diverse populations. Strong patient communication and patient education skills.

Description:

The Clinical Research Nurse II will report directly to the Medical Director 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. Will work with providers to identify potentially eligible patients for open clinical trials. Will meet with potential research subjects to review consent forms and discuss trial requirements.

The CRN II will see patients during required study visits and, in partnership with the clinical research coordinator, will ensure compliance with study requirements. It is expected that the Clinical Research Nurse will spend the majority of their time in the clinic seeing active study patients. The Clinical Research Nurse will follow and evaluate 4-6 patients per day, 4 days a week.

Administrative responsibilities include assisting with clinical trial protocol review and development. The nurse collaborates with quality assurance of clinical trials in developing protocol-specific materials. Research duties involve assisting with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials. This includes coordinating scheduling of laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions, and clinic visits. The nurse will monitor test results as appropriate and will coordinate with clinical research coordinators.

Clinical responsibilities entail coordinating study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients. The Clinical Research Nurse will collaborate with care coordination for all patient care referrals and primary nurses to ensure patient needs are met. They will provide protocol education to patients and families, adapting interactions based on cultural and age-related needs. The nurse will complete orders for specimens analysis and monitor test results.

They will administer medications as necessary and document observations and findings. The Clinical Research Nurse will provide protocol in-service training and serve as a resource to the healthcare team. They will monitor the environment of care, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The nurse will maintain clinical practice consistent with nursing policies and procedures and foster an environment sensitive to diverse populations.

Professional development involves identifying areas for growth and formulating goals. The Clinical Research Nurse will participate in committees and assist in preparing reports, articles, and presentations.