Sr. Research Nurse (Oncology)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Pre-study
• Collaborates in development and preparation of regulatory documents as appropriate including consent templating, eligibility checklist, PK/VS/EKG sheets.
• Applies knowledge of study design to evaluate new protocols.
• Applies knowledge of federal & local regulations when evaluating new protocols.
• Reviews & assesses new protocols for clarity, thoroughness, logistical feasibility, maintaining subject safety, etc.
• Evaluates the impact on & availability of resources for assigned clinical trials.
• Lists & clarifies concerns & questions about new protocols with PI &/or sponsor.
• Proposes & negotiates alternatives to improve protocol implementation.
• Pre-initiation
• Collaborates in the determination of roles & responsibilities of health care team members in the implementation of assigned trials.
• Collaborates in the design of appropriate methods for collection of data required for assigned trials.
• Obtains appropriate data base/electronic data capture training and access.
• Oversees & collaborates in development of study tools including data collection forms, eligibility checklists, Beacon orders, & distribution of the protocol on the Web Library and Internet (where applicable)
• Sets up/assures set up of appropriate research study accounts/ reviews PRA.
• Assures receipt of protocol and other manuals/documents to clinical CORES for review & input as appropriate.
• Assures study documents are uploaded into PRL website for Beacon Treatment Plan development for both new submissions and amendments.
• Assures compliance with local & national regulatory standards; as appropriate, prepares & submits required regulatory documents.
• May participate in drug data sheet development/review/revision.
• Monitors for IRB approval/request for further information as appropriate.
• Determines that IRB approval has been received and study status is Active on CRO protocol library prior to initiation of research activity.
• Represents department at research, investigator and protocol initiation meetings as required.
• Assures that all elements of a trial are in place before opening to accrual.
• Communicates with protocol sponsors, NCI, cooperative group and may coordinate plans to address issues with PI.
• Recruitment & enrollment
• Ensures initial & ongoing eligibility of all subjects for assigned research studies.
• Collaborates in the development of recruitment strategies to ensure patient accrual within protocol timeframes.
• Data collection/Document maintenance
• Applies pharmacological knowledge to assist the investigator in determining adverse event causality & relationship to study drug/procedure.
• Assures accurate recording & documentation of protocol deviations.
• Prepares and submits protocol amendments and revisions as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of the clinical research process.
• Demonstrates ability to integrate new clinical trials with current research activity.
• Quality Assurance
• Monitors study team compliance with required study procedures & GCP standards.
• Performs/monitors ongoing data analysis regarding clinical research studies, including toxicities, dose modifications, dose levels, adverse reactions, & response.
• Participates in sponsor/cooperative group/internal audits/monitoring.
• Assures correspondence of faxes, e-mails, IRB/JCCI submissions, FDA submissions, etc. are in the regulatory binder/files.
• Communication
• Communicates effectively with study team members, CORES, clinical staff, patients and families.
• Patient/Family Education
• Designs/coordinates educational education and tools for patients and families relevant to protocols.
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families regarding pertinent clinical trial procedures and management of clinical care.
• Staff Education
• With assistance, coordinates and/or presents continuing education/in-service programs for Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Nurses, Clinical Associates, Study Coordinators, Research/Standard of care Phlebotomists, and any others involved in the research process.
• Professional Development
• Attends and participates in in-service and external trainings, workshops, conferences, and other relevant programs for professional growth and development.
• Community
• Collaborates with other members of the research team in preparing study results for presentation/publication.
• Clinical Practice
• Planning
• Identifies need and incorporates information from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocol.
• Plans long-term study patient care in relation to identified and potential problems related to assigned research protocols/patient populations.
• Implementation
• Collaborates with health care team to coordinate and facilitate protocol requirements and clinical care for assigned clinical trials.
• Begin to manage multi-modality trials utilizing current treatment modalities.
• Evaluation
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care s/he has planned, administered, or delegated.
• Evaluates patient's response to interventions outlined on study protocol.
• Proposes alternative methods to meet individual patient needs and protocol requirements.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care planned on a long-term basis.
• Gives rationale for action/inaction based on scientific principles, practice experience, and internal/external regulations.
• Evaluates patients participation in assigned clinical trials and identifies barriers to compliance.
• Plans, proposes and evaluates means to overcome identified barriers to protocol compliance.
• Consultation
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with members of other health care disciplines in order to facilitate clinical and research outcomes.
• Provides guidance and direction to other health care professionals (internal and external) in implementation of research protocols.
• Evaluates effectiveness of collaborative role with other health care professionals.
• Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland.
• Two years of experience in the specialty or a related area.
• Additional experience may substitute for bachelor's degree and related master's degree may be considered in lieu of experience
• Classified Title: Sr. Research Nurse Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($105,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon - Fri/8a - 430p FLSA Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Onc Upper Aerodigestive Cancer Personnel area: School of Medicine