Job Description
Assists in research projects involving direct patient care with adherence to established protocols so that projects are carried out as directed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Works within scope of practice to perform clinical procedures. Collaborates with physicians and clinical/ancillary team members to ensure integrity of research study.
Job Responsibility
- Participates in research project planning to determine feasibility of protocol implementation based on knowledge of institutional capabilities/limitations, therapy, and/or population of interest.
- Collaborates with Principal Investigator (PI) to determine patient eligibility for clinical trial, including documentation of criteria specified in the protocol.
- Ensures initial/ongoing consent process is performed and documented in compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Clinical Practice, institutional policies, sponsor requirements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and related applicable regulations, guidelines and policies.
- Participates in educating research subjects, families and healthcare team members on research study specifics and significant new information arising during conduct of trial.
- Performs clinical procedures including, but not limited to, vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, electrocardiograms, administration of investigational agent (under PI supervision), IV placement, catheters and patient assessment/questionnaire completion.
- Participates in related audit preparation and facilitation, including FDA, IRB and related internal and external monitors and auditors.
- Evaluates disease response results and physical assessment data, in conjunction with PI, to determine response per protocol.
- Collaborates with PI to organize all phases of grant process for submission to funding agencies and to ensure adherence to clinical trial agreement/ study budgets.
- Collaborates with PI to organize all phases of grant process for submission to funding agencies and to ensure adherence to clinical trial agreement/ study budgets.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date.
- Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- Research experience preferred
- Oncology experience preferred
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time