Research Nurse​/Study Coordinator II

Position: Research Nurse / Study Coordinator II
Classification

Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator II / Clinical Research Nurse

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Study Coordinator II:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Research Nurse:

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and three years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or ability to obtain Florida licensure within 3 months of hire.

For both classifications, professional clinical research and/or oncology certification (through SOCRA, ACRP, etc.)

are required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.

Job Description:

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As a Study Coordinator II / Research Nurse at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), you will be responsible for collaborating with coordinators and research staff, investigators, physicians, nurses, and other key personnel in the clinics, hospitals, and at the Cancer Center to ensure compliance with protocol requirements and satisfactory care for patients enrolled on research protocols.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

Study Coordinator II:

* Coordinating relevant care and protocol required testing for subjects enrolled on an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials.

* Interpreting and collecting medical and clinical data for prospective and existing enrolled subjects on assigned clinical trials.

* Maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials.

* Coordinating sample collection, analysis, and shipping for assigned trials.

Research Nurse:

* Subject care and navigation for enrolled subjects including:

* Facilitating appointments, consults, and data abstraction prior to visits.

* Coordinating treatment plans with investigators, clinicians, and other related staff in the clinics.

* Communicating test results and findings, clarifying and counseling where needed/appropriate.

* Aids subjects and their families in navigating the healthcare systems as related to their treatment.

* Serving as point of contact for subjects and their healthcare team.

* Coordinating relevant care and protocol required testing for subjects enrolled on an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials.

* Interpreting and collecting medical and clinical data for prospective and existing enrolled subjects on assigned clinical trials.

* Maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials.

* Coordinating sample collection, analysis, and shipping for assigned trials.

This is a professional position ideal for candidates with clinical experience in oncology or other similarly complex disease group and/or clinical research coordination. Employees in these roles operate as part of our collaborative research enterprise and are fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

Expected Salary:

Study Coordinator II: $60,000 - $ 67,500