Senior Research Nurse-Human Genetics

Job Title

Senior Research Nurse

Medicine | IM Human Genetics

Clinical research specialist functioning as a senior research nurse in the Division of Human Cancer Genetics; plans, organizes and coordinates care of patients on genetic and/or oncology clinical research protocols; serves as a mentor to new and existing research staff; coordinates collection of research data; provides education; evaluates patients for clinical complications related to protocol and helps direction for protocol compliance;

enhances accrual to research protocols; assists in collection and distribution of blood and tissue samples; evaluates patient eligibility; oversees registration of out/inpatients; develops and revises orders; monitors care and ensures proper follow‑up; evaluates patient response and complications; assists in developing plans to meet requirements of new studies/protocols; prepares for external quality assurance and control review.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate patient care for genetic and oncology clinical research protocols.
• Mentor new and existing research staff.
• Coordinate collection of research data and provide patient education.
• Evaluate patients for clinical complications related to protocol and assist in protocol compliance.
• Enhance accrual to research protocols.
• Assist in collection and distribution of blood and tissue samples.
• Evaluate patient eligibility and oversee registration of out/inpatients.
• Develop and revise orders, monitor care, and ensure proper follow‑up.
• Evaluate patient response and complications.
• Assist in developing plans to meet requirements of new studies/protocols.
• Prepare for external quality assurance and control review.

Bachelor’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a major in nursing or allied medicine professions.

Master’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, allied medical professions, or other health care field required.
• Current State of Ohio licensure or interim permit required in appropriate field.
• Clinical research certification from SoCRA or ACRP required.
• Considerable experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research trials.
• Considerable experience in providing direct patient care.
• Computer literacy required, with knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications desired.
• Oncology experience desired.
• Successful completion of a background check required.

• Location:
  
  Kenny Rd,  (0214)
• Position Type:
  Regular
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  24
• Shift: First Shift
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post- offer process.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage;
  Ohio State pays a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or alternative retirement plan with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.