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The US Oncology Network · 5 hours ago

Clinical Research Coordinator

Pueblo, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $97K/yr

3+ years exp

The US Oncology Network is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator/RN to join Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest provider of cancer care. The role involves screening patients for eligibility, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with clinical research protocols.

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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 advers e 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 regulati ons and applicable law

Qualification

Oncology experienceClinical research experienceSoCRAACRP certificationRegistered Nurse licensureBLCSACLS certificationMedical terminology knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving ability

Required

Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required

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

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