Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC · 3 months ago
Clinical Research Coordinator/RN
Lone Tree, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $97K/yr
3+ years expTennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC, part of the US Oncology Network, is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator/RN at their Skyridge location in Lone Tree. The role involves screening patients for trial eligibility, coordinating patient care in compliance with protocols, and ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalOncologyPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocol
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. May disburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability. -In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings
Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting. Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities
Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations
Participates in required training and education programs. Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research
May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process
Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other (non-USOR) research bases and/or sponsors
Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality
May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians
May oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting
Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum five years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology
Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education (BSN preferred)
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology
Experience in clinical research preferred
Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice
Current BLCS or ACLS certification required
Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology, clinical trials and GCP concepts
Experience with computer data entry and database management
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to details and accuracy
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents
Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results
Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions
Preferred
SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred
OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Potential for research bonus depending on financials of department after one year of employment
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO
Holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement
Employee paid critical illness and accident insurance
Company
Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC
Tennessee Cancer Specialists, formed in 2004 through a merger between two well-regarded, Knoxville-based oncology groups—Cancer Care of East Tennessee and East Tennessee Oncology Hematology.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase