Clinical Research Nurse II

Clinical Research Nurse II

Posting Number
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25355

Department
Cancer Center Division

Department Website Link
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Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Research Nurses are responsible for coordinating the clinical care of research patients and ensuring their safety. Oncology clinical trial drugs have varying levels of toxicity, and Research Nurses monitor and assess patient responses and adverse events. Research Nurses educate patients on drug safety and keep clinical research coordinators, physicians, and clinical staff apprised of patient status. Each Research Nurse works with an average of 8-20 active patients across 8-15 active studies, depending on the clinical trial's complexity and phase.

The Research Nurse is involved in the clinical research process from the initial site evaluation visit, site initiation visit, and start-up, all the way to patients completing treatment on a trial.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities

Act as primary Clinical Research Nurse for Oncology Clinical Trials:

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care of oncology clinical trial participants on IRB approved clinical trial protocols.
• Perform procedures that require a nursing license, within the guidelines of institutional policy.
• Work with a clinical research team to create plans to confirm proper execution of clinical trial procedures.
• Participate in protocol development by reviewing potential protocols and evaluating their effect on standard nursing procedures.
• Prepare for and attend Site Evaluation Visits and Site Initiation Visits.

Participate in training:

• Participate in training and staff meetings.
• Develop and provide educational material and training to patients, family members, and clinical staff to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.

Provide Direct Patient Care:

• Coordinate and/or perform physical assessments, administer medications, and order and coordinate additional lab tests and other protocol required procedures.
• Perform peripheral blood sampling as well as blood sampling from ports and IV catheters following our medical partner's guidelines, and as required by clinical trial protocols. Work with the Specimen Management team to ensure samples are processed appropriately.
• Ensure patient safety by assessing and documenting adverse events and documenting concomitant medications.
• Provide patient education regarding study drug dosing, adverse events, and supportive care.
• Support PI/treating physicians with protocol adherence regarding study medication dosing calculations, toxicity management, supportive care, and communication with study sponsors about clinical issues.
• Utilize guidance materials for clinical partner nursing staff to properly and safely administer clinical trial treatments.

Maintain proper communication and collect appropriate data:

• Adhere to ALCOA guidelines while maintaining diligent nursing documentation.
• Communicate regularly with patients to assess toxicities and provide guidance and document assessments appropriately.
• Communicate regularly with physicians and clinical partner staff to coordinate supportive care for patients as needed.
• Communicate with sponsors and other study personnel as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable with navigating electronic databases.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update…