Clinical Research Nurse 2

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Overview
The Clinical Research Nurse II (CRN II) is responsible for providing research services to patients participating in clinical trials within the Yale Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office, while ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and effective conduct of clinical trials. Key responsibilities include planning, tracking, and ensuring that the clinical activities for study participants are conducted in accordance with approved protocols. These activities include, but are not limited to patient screening, eligibility determination, registration and other protocol and subject milestones. The CRN II will have direct patient contact and is responsible for managing and performing the clinical and operational aspects of moderately to highly complex protocols.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Excellent clinical, analytical, and organizational skills with demonstrated research nursing ability. Proven ability to draft, proofread, and document items that are complex in nature. Proven ability to be meticulous with details. Strong computer skills required, including strong competency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
2. Proven ability to interpret complex protocols and evaluate and assess subject’s suitability for inclusion into studies, obtain informed consent, determine patient eligibility, and coordinate patient enrollment.
3. Proven ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality and remain focused in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
4. Proven ability to coordinate patient care. Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively.
5. Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and other applicable federal regulations.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Proven experience in oncology a research setting and experience working with Federal Regulations and IRBs is preferred. Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated clinical research nursing experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of Clinical Trials Management Systems (CTMS).

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Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program and minimum three (3) years of related nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting required or 3 years of clinical research nurse experience, or equivalent combined experience, or the equivalent combination of education or experience. Experience must indicate the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.

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All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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