Research Nurse - Cancer Clinical Trials

Job Description - Research Nurse - Cancer Clinical Trials (2503292)

Research Nurse - Cancer Clinical Trials

Position Summary

The Research Nurse for the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Department is responsible for the Protocol Management reviews for active and potential protocols.

This, in large part, includes the determination of patient eligibility for protocol participation by way of chart review, data collection and patient evaluation/assessment identification. In addition, the Research Nurse is responsible for reporting all adverse drug reactions to the FDA, NCI, Oncology cooperative groups, IRB and sponsoring drug companies. Lastly, they will conduct patient and staff education on the research process and investigational cancer drugs.

Duties may include the following but are not limited to:

• Overall study management from study startup phase to study closure of internally and externally funded trials, including but not limited to: study site selection, pre-screening and screening of potential patients, working with study monitors during monitoring visits, identify and report deviations, SAEs and AEs, and scheduling patients.
• Chart Reviews/Data Collection-Determines patient eligibility for protocol participation by way of review of patient’s medical records, surgical and pathology reports (as needed).
• Meet with potential patients to educate them about potential studies, and perform consenting process if they agree to take part in a research study.
• Develop work orders to reflect the procedures indicated within the study protocol’s schedule of events.
• Document all research-related data (screening notes, AE logs, con meds, etc.) in source material, and enter necessary information into Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).
• Assist with organizing, and attend monthly disease-focused research meetings with physicians to discuss ongoing studies.
• Attend tumor board conferences, participate in hospital ground rounds and staff meetings as needed.
• Update study schemas to reflect the current study portfolio.
• Assist with onboarding of new team members, and/or attend potential new hires’ interviews as needed.
• Communicate with Study Sponsors/CROs through email and phone.
• Work closely with other departments within Stony Brook (radiology, pathology, infusion, etc.).
• Work with Research Assistants to ensure samples are collected and processed as described in the study protocol/lab manual.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school. Current and active NYS RN License. At least 2 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting. Computer Literacy.

Please Note:
Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Oncology/Chemotherapy experience. Research experience coordinating clinical trials and IRB research training.

Special Notes :
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days.

An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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