Clinical Lead - Oncology Research Nurse Coordinator

The Clinical Lead - Oncology Research Nurse Coordinator serves to lead the Oncology Research activities at SC and to help develop and expand the Program. This position serves as a principal study contact between the Clinical Research Department, SC Investigators, SC staff, and the pharmaceutical and medical device study sponsors.

Job Relationships

• Reports to the Clinical Research Manager
  

Principal Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for Oncology Research activities within SC.
• Identify opportunities and assist with protocol feasibility.
• Plan and coordinate the initiation of assigned IRB approved clinical trial protocols; following all federal/local requirements, ICH/GCP, OSHA, IATA requirements.
• Responsible for screening, consenting, and enrolling eligible patients, as well as following all enrolled study patients to study completion; conduct study visits per protocol, and collect, process, and ship all lab specimens as required and as per IATA training and certification.
• Responsible for providing SC Investigators with information about the protocol, protocol amendments, Investigator's Brochure, ICH/GCP guidelines, and other study-required training to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and study-specific guidelines.
• Maintain adequate and accurate source documentation for clinical trial participants; accurately enter data into the sponsor's case report forms per the sponsor's guidelines; maintain accurate investigational product accountability documentation regarding the receipt, disposition, dispensation, return and destruction.
• Monitor research patients for suspected adverse events and report serious adverse events (SAEs) and any protocol deviations to the study sponsor within the appropriate time frame; provide pertinent information for submission to the proper authorities.
• Schedule and meet with the study monitors/Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to:
• Review data entry against source documentation and assist in resolving all discrepancies, including resolving data queries.
• Liaise between the study monitor, clinic staff, and the SC Investigators to ensure that quality research is being conducted according to the IRB approved protocol, amendments, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• In conjunction with manager, assist with staff selection and development.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• As needed, obtain and maintain Allied Health Professional appointments at the local hospitals.
• Responsible handling and administration of investigational product as appropriately delegated and trained per protocol-specific guidelines. As delegated, licensed RN’s are responsible for the administration and oversight of investigational product via the following routes: intravenous, injectable, and/or oral.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
  

Education/Experience

• Licensed by the State of Illinois as an RN with three-five+ (3-5+) years of clinical oncology research experience.
• Leadership experience required.
  

Licenses/Certificates

• RN License in the State of IL.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
• It is strongly recommended that research certification (CCRP or CCRC) is obtained and subsequently maintained in good standing.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A strong working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record(s), other SC platforms, and Sponsor required systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow and interpret approved clinical protocols is required.
• A strong working knowledge of GCP, ICH, CFR, and HIPAA laws and regulations is required.
• Knowledge of Springfield Clinic policies and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate good organizational skills, excellent oral & written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills in working effectively with Co-workers; Managers; Directors; Administration; Providers; Staff; Sponsors and Patients.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate and solve problems.
• Ability to manage projects in a team environment.
• Ability to function and perform daily work independently; perform duties and tasks assigned and follow through to completion.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods and capable of stooping, bending, and lifting.
  

Working Environment

• Office based with travel to other Springfield Clinic locations (including satellite offices) and other business-related travel, as required to perform day to day responsibilities.
  

PHI/Privacy Level

• HIPAA1