Clinical Research Coordinator; RN): Cancer Research

Clinical Research Coordinator (RN):
Cancer Research

Orange, CA | Salary: $60,000.00-$72,000.00

This position requires on-site work. The Clinical Research Coordinator RN is responsible for all aspects of clinical research activities and works closely with study physicians. The CRC-RN provides support, coordination, and leadership for FDA-regulated research, including drug/device/biologic studies that may involve industry-sponsored Phase I, II, III, and IV clinical trials, government-funded clinical research, and investigator-initiated clinical research. The CRC-RN ensures a smooth, accurate process of clinical studies from the planning and approval stages through study completion and post-study closure.

The position reports to the Director of Clinical Research.

• Coordinate all aspects of research studies from protocol review, informed consent preparation and administration, study submission to the Institutional Review Board, subject recruitment, accurate data collection, and completion of case report forms (CRFs).
• Report adverse events, schedule subject follow-up, and maintain regulatory binders.
• Assist in developing cost analysis, study budget preparation, and tracking/distribution of study funds.
• Submit case report forms and other data to sponsors as necessary.
• Assist with monitoring, auditing, and close-out visits.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices and standards for Good Clinical Practice, protection of human subjects, and FDA regulatory guidelines regarding clinical research.
• Work as a team member to support the growth and vision of the Hoag Institute for Research and Education.

Education and Experience

• One year of Clinical Research Coordinator experience or at least three years of experience in the specific medical specialty of the position.
• Patient coordination experience in complex clinical trial settings required.
• Medical terminology required.
• Working knowledge of FDA, NIH, and OHRP regulatory requirements and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Understanding of clinical trial methodologies and experience filing Institutional Review Board documents.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Familiarity with the neurosciences medical area, particularly stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and cognitive disease preferred.

License Required

• Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Certifications Preferred

• Current Certified Clinical Research Coordinator certificate (ACRP or SoCRA) or completion within two years of hire.
• CPR and other certifications (BLS, ACLS, NALS, PALS, E.P., etc.) as applicable per hospital policy.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the  U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.