Clinical Research Nurse

Clinical Research Nurse in Oncology supporting NCCBD (Nemours Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders) in Orlando, FL- coordinates, implements and completes clinical research studies and/or clinical trials by assisting in screening oncology patients, obtaining parental permission/assent/consent forms, educating parents/participants, scheduling and conducting study procedures, collecting and recording study data, maintaining detailed study records, interfacing with study sponsors, participation in sponsor study monitoring visits, prepare for and participate in internal and external research audits, maintain various research databases, process and shipment of research samples, participation in continuous process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Follows all aspects of Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practices in the conduct of clinical research; collects and prepares documents as required by sponsoring agencies; attends Investigator Meetings, as assigned.
• Understands and can conduct clinical research studies that require but not limited to Emergent Access/Compassionate use, multi-site clinical trials, conduct Investigator Initiated studies, Research Team training manuals.
• Supporting NCCBD's NCORP: NCI Community Oncology Research Program across the Nemours enterprise.
• Participates in the conduct of parental permission/assent process for assigned studies; schedules study visits with study participants in accordance with study protocols; develops strategies to assure compliance of study participants with protocol requirements.
• Performs clinical data gathering, measurements and monitoring of data integrity, including data completeness, accuracy and quality. Maintains multiple study databases. Ability to be submit data proactively and address queries in a timely manner.
• Participates in training nursing and ancillary study staff for study purposes; builds relationships with various departments to ensure protocol compliance.
• Assists in identifying, reporting and following up on Serious Adverse Events and/or Unanticipated problems.
• Assists in the maintenance of study medication accountability records; works closely with research pharmacist to coordinate study drug administration and documentation
• Prepares clinical specimens for shipment to central laboratories. Ensures manual of procedures is followed and applicable documentation is sent with samples.
• Coordinates monitoring activities with Sponsor's representative(s). Completes Case Report Forms; responds to sponsor queries, prepares for audits by sponsor, IRB and/or the FDA/DHHS.
• Participates in continuous process improvement initiatives and implementation of outcomes.
• Prepares for internal and external audits. Prepares corrective action plans as indicated.
• Attendance at and participation in relevant clinical divisional/departmental activities to assure routine administrative procedures are followed. Further attendance at Sponsor Coordinator meetings as needed for study related training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; Associate degree in Nursing will require obtaining BSN within 3 years of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience required.
• Clinical Research Coordinator certification or eligible to sit for exam after 2 years clinical research coordination experience.
• Must have Microsoft Office experience.
• Must have written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask.