Clinical Research Nurse-D

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Clinical Research Nurse-D

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Nurse D

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) supports all clinical research activities within the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) that require the expertise and scope of practice of a registered nurse. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Research, the CRN collaborates with investigators and study teams to ensure the safe, ethical, and compliant conduct of clinical trials. The CRN is responsible for maintaining compliance with study protocols, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements while safeguarding patient safety and upholding the integrity and quality of the research program.

Position is contingent upon funding. This position is hybrid eligible after successful completion of intro period and 6 months of service.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Research Team Leaders and Principal Investigators with initiating study procedures for new IITs and industry-sponsored clinical trials. Manage all aspects of clinical studies and all Phases of clinical trials. Participate in the conduct of audits by study sponsors, CROs, the FDA, the University of Pennsylvania’s CTSRMC, and other groups.

• Develop and maintain ongoing communication with the clinical teams including, but not limited to: laboratory, infusion, radiology, Med Onc, surgical departments, advanced practitioners, triage, inpatient and pharmacy. Provide in-service and support to infusion, CHPS or inpatient staff as appropriate. Provide ongoing service education updates to investigators and study teams that have eligible participants for clinical research trials.

• Care for participants in all age groups from children through geriatrics. Establishes nursing plan of care in collaboration with the PI and study team and in accordance with research guidelines and GCP. Coordinate activities of the radiation oncology team in caring for participants. Creation of beacon orders and nursing worksheets as needed during study start-up. Administer or provide oversight of administration of medications, chemotherapeutic drugs, cellular immunotherapies, and other treatment agents or study interventions, as appropriate.

• Review all clinical and laboratory data and adverse events, reporting in real-time to the PI for assessment and review, and communicate with medical staff regarding protocol-specific management of toxicities and adverse events. Triage any questions participants may have regarding protocol specifics, investigational products, lab results, effects of therapies, medications, and symptom management within clinical scope and level of expertise and referring other questions to the PI or medical team in order to obtain guidance or assistance.

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