Clinical Research Nurse

Position Overview

The Research department is critical to this mission because we are able to offer our patients access to novel therapies and opportunities that are unavailable outside of a clinical trial. We do this by initiating clinical trials which address the top 5 tumor sites, offering enrollment to eligible patients (close to home), and once enrolled, coordinating every aspect of the clinical trial. Our patients are closely monitored for any changes, while managing any potential toxicities and facilitating ongoing trial participation. The Clinical Research Nurse is key to the Research team, caring for our clinical trial patients by coordinating, managing and conducting clinical research under the supervision of the Director of Research and the Principal Investigator.

Essential Job Functions

Providing nursing care to research study patients:

• Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements
• Ensures compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit
• Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment
• Performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notifies Principal Investigator of findings/issues
• Ensures compliance with research protocols, by providing ongoing quality control checks and assists with internal and external audits and monitor visits
• Provides accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, reporting in EDC and CTMS and documentation in EMR according to protocol requirements (including on study visits, AE/SAE, and study drug compliance)
• Communicates and collaborates with study team, including internal and external parties, sponsors, CRO, PI and study participants

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license from the State of Oregon
• Minimum of a diploma from an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor of Nursing or other Science degree preferred
• Two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology, drug calculation skills, clinical medicine, clinical trials and GCP concepts
• Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work
• Strong follow through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems
• Must have professional demeanor, strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
• Multi-tasking and being able to pivot is critical
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, electronic health systems and databases used in research environment, or have a willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire
• Possess the ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines while maintaining calm demeanor and collaborative presence

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year clinical trials research experience preferred
• 2 years Oncology nursing experience
• OCN Certification
• Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures
• Enjoys policy and regulatory work

Would you thrive in this position?

• Do you enjoy handling challenging clinical situations?
• Are you able to utilize sound problem solving and decision making skills?
• Do you appreciate details?
• Can you create and maintain appreciation for compliance with regulations?
• Do you possess excellent communication skills?
• Are you eager to find solutions to problems and create systems?