RN Registered Nurse Clinical Research Specialist Job Gilbert area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State:

Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name:

BMDACC Gateway Oncology-Rsrch

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Research

The Research Nurse will provide primary support to GI, but may include assignments with pulmonology, cardiology, or other service lines that may conduct research. Key responsibilities include screening potential study participants through the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), facilitating the informed consent process, and collaborating with Principal Investigators to coordinate research protocol procedures and activities. The RN will also manage biosample processing and shipment to central laboratories, maintain accurate research data entry, serve as a liaison between clinical trial sponsors and the research team, and ensure coordination with regulatory requirements to support successful study execution.

Schedule: This position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekend rotation as needed. Weekend coverage is required to support Banner -- University Medical Center Phoenix's current cardiovascular study, which may involve procedures or follow-up testing scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays. Weekend shifts are task-based and limited to the time necessary to complete required study activities, rather than full shift coverage.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Health Research Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation, advancing oncology research to improve cancer prevention and treatment outcomes, and providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing these devastating diseases.

Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative disorders, and oncology research and care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides coordination of investigational and research protocols. Coordinates operational aspects of research projects including project preparation, subject recruitment, protocol execution, data collection, and coordination and database entry.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Promotes research study initiation and review. Acts as the project representative and professional resource for coordination of staff, sponsors, research institutions, contract research organizations, regulatory agencies, and involved institutional departments. Reads and evaluates clinical research protocols. Attends departmental, committee, and sponsor meetings for the purpose of gathering new or revised information concerning existing or potential clinical research projects.

Ensures that the clinical research staff and/or students conduct the clinical aspects of the projects appropriately and adhere to the clinical trial schedule, which may include: maintaining, dispensing and recording drug and medical device supplies according to regulations; assisting in obtaining informed consent from project participants; assisting in the development and implementation of case report forms; instructing volunteers on protocol requirements and explaining procedures and consent forms;

performing research patient registration; ensuring that clinical research staff conduct the clinical aspects of the projects appropriately and adhere to the schedule of the clinical trials; serving as an advocate for the research participant, assisting them through the research process; and/or, performing other related activities.

Develops and maintains regulatory and legal documents per guidelines and regulations of the research/study sponsor and the participating institution per IRB, FDA, PHA and other applicable regulatory agencies. Assists in annual reporting to Federal agencies as required.

Performs accurate data collection and reporting according to protocol requirements and completes applicable forms and/or other required reports in a timely manner. Facilitates and conducts site reviews with sponsors and other related agencies for the purpose of evaluating the accuracy and quality of the collected data. Develops and implements patient tracking and follow-up systems. Coordinates with participating physicians offices and staff for patient follow-up.

Assists in educating patients about research studies and in obtaining informed consent from project participants. Develops and maintains educational tools, educates research team members and assists staff in the conduct of the investigational therapy. Performs medical record reviews. Assists with patient recruitment, screening, diagnostics, treatment and education. Utilizes clinical knowledge and assessment skills necessary to evaluate, report and record accurate medical information, including responses to therapy.

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