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Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

Employer
Augusta University
Location
Augusta University
Job Title: Oncology Clinical Research Nurse
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 232614
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of two years of clinical experience in a specialized area; Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
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Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of four years of clinical experience in a specialized area; Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Flexible and well-organized
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to set priorities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Must be experienced in performing blood draws, preparing specimens, and familiar with medical terminologyPreferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health related field or life sciences with ten years' experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility; Oncology Nurse Certification; Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry-sponsored projects and investigator initiated studiesResponsibilities The Oncology Clinical Research Nurse position provides support for conduct of clinical research, performs advanced administrative, technical, and clinical work specifically for Cancer Care Delivery Research (CCDR) for the NCI awarded Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) in minority and underserved populations. This position will coordinate research efforts for all phases of clinical research. The candidate will work independently and under the direction of the CCDR lead investigator, Dr. Martha S. Tingen, and with other CCDR team members. The nurse will serve as lead for the CCDR staff members.

The candidate is needed to assist with CCDR implementation and will participate in planning, implementation, data collection, data entry oversight, and will be responsible for careful and exact documentation within the grant and institutional guidelines. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data, preparing and maintaining documents, and assuring that all studies are compliant with institutional and regulatory compliance standards, including IRB and federal guidelines. The duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Assist with preparation and implementation of clinical research protocols. Assist in reviewing clinical research protocols for feasibility. Assess and coordinate required resources for protocol conduct. IRB regulatory documentation and oversight.
  • Collect and document subject data. Assure documentation of protocol required procedure results, reports and data sheets. Complete and submit case report forms, serious adverse event reports, queries, and other study related documents in a timely manner/ by due date.
  • Assists with scheduling and preparing for audits by sponsors and other regulatory boards.
  • Attend staff training and research meetings. Participate in project planning and development of pilot CCDR research protocols while insuring adherence to accepted scientific research principals.
  • Assist in preparation and distribution of study eligibility information. Assess potential subjects for eligibility. Assist with obtaining patient consent, review consent for completion, provide copy of consent to patient and pharmacy (if appropriate), and file copies as required by institution, sponsor and Clinical Trials office. Assure protocol required eligibility procedures are scheduled and results obtained and documented within protocol time lines. Complete eligibility documents and assure enrollment.
  • Assure scheduling of protocol required visits and procedures. Educate subject, and appropriate family and staff regarding protocol treatments, requirements and responsibilities. Assure subject receives and instruct in use of protocol required materials which may include: medications, subject diaries, surveys, etc. Provide subject with contact information for the study and take calls and answer questions from subjects and care givers. Review subject/staff compliance for each study visit. Obtain results of protocol required procedures, document, and report results to investigator/physician and others as appropriate. Correspond as appropriate with protocol subjects, sponsors, investigators, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, oncology providers, and other personnel and institutions as appropriate. Assure collection, processing, and appropriate shipping of study required specimens and materials if applicable.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Shift/Salary Shift: Days/M-F, Work outside of the normal business hours may be required. Pay Grade: 22 Salary: $64,553/Annually - $85,000/Annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until FilledConditions of Employment All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

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