Research Nurse

OneOncology•Nashville, TN

23h

About The Position

As the Research Nurse for Tennessee Oncology Greco Hainsworth Center for Research you will play a critical role in advancing oncology research by ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials. You will be responsible for screening, enrolling, documenting, and monitoring study subjects by ensuring strict protocol compliance and delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of medical and research terminology
Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP
Knowledge of the clinical research processes
At least one year of experience in a research setting preferred.
An Associate Degree; preferably a bachelor’s degree
RN License
At least one year of oncology experience

Nice To Haves

Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred

Responsibilities

Enroll patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of eligible participants according to protocol requirements.
Provide thorough education about study requirements and expectations.
Complete and document the informed consent process accurately, ensuring all parties sign and date as required, including obtaining HIPAA Authorization.
Obtains and maintains informed consents of each patient for the duration of a study.
Review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient.
Complete and submit on-study forms within required timelines.
Maintain accurate and detailed source documentation, including study visits findings, and outcomes.
Screen all new patients or patients returning to office with scan results and document appropriately on patient tracking logs.
Monitor subjects throughout the study, ensuring compliance with protocols and maintaining patient safety.
Ensure that all medications are approved prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.
Dispense oral investigational products to study participants and provide guidance to ensure compliance with medication regimens.
Accurately calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and any other calculations or conversions required per protocol.
Ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements.
Record and report adverse events in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
Document appropriately when patients are removed from protocol.
Ensure reconsent of patients at the next scheduled visit, following availability of updated ICF, and documents process appropriately.
Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding or proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
Maintains medication inventory and reconciliation.
Collaborate with the clinical research team to ensure timely completion of study-related tasks and reporting.
Serve as a liaison between study participants, investigators, and the research team to address questions and concerns.
Float to other research Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed