Regional One Health is currently seeking an Oncology Research Nurse Coordinator.
A Brief Overview
The Oncology Research Nurse Coordinator (ORNC) is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI) to conduct the clinical trial. While the PI is primarily responsible for the conduct and management of the trial, the ORNC supports, facilitates and coordinates clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. The incumbent is responsible for promoting research and driving accrual while adhering to research & institutional policies and procedures and all research-related regulations.
What you will do
Under the leadership of the Oncology Research Director (Director), the ORNC will coordinate and manage multiple complex oncology trials conducted within the Regional One Health Research Institute at Regional One Health. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Contribute to trial feasibility assessment and Protocol Review & Monitoring Committee
- Provide trial-related progress reporting to Director and communicate roadblocks that threaten trial timelines or budget constraints.
- Organize, manage, and administer day-to-day research activities related to the administration of the clinical trial protocol.
- Administer and manage all protocol submissions to Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). Manage all trial-related regulatory documentation.
- Work closely with investigators, clinical teams, and ancillary teams throughout life cycle of trial to achieve protocol requirements and maintain research compliance (NIH Good Clinical Practice, FDA Regulations, IRB, IBC).
- Work closely with sponsors for clear understanding of expectations and timelines throughout life cycle of trial.
- Perform nursing procedures related to research as applicable, ensuring subject safety and protocol compliance.
- Work closely with the research team and research vendors to achieve trial goals and promote cohesive operations.
- Perform all other tasks assigned
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an approved nursing school/program Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an approved nursing school/program a plus
- Registered Nurse in state of TN Required
- Research certification a plus but not required
- Minimum Two (2) years' experience in Clinical Research Required, Three (3) or more years preferred
- Minimum 1 year experience in Oncology as a Registered Nurse required. Two (2) or more years preferred
- At least 1 year experience in subject enrollment in clinical trial research. Three (3) or more years preferred
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Constantly
- Lifting - Rarely
- Carrying - Rarely
- Pushing - Rarely
- Pulling - Rarely
- Climbing - Rarely
- Balancing - Rarely
- Stooping - Rarely
- Kneeling - Rarely
- Crouching - Rarely
- Crawling - Rarely
- Reaching - Rarely
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Occasionally
- Feeling - Rarely
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.