Clinical Research Coordinator/RN

Position SummaryRocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator in Lone Tree at our Skyridge location.

Salary Range:
RN II-Clinical Research (3-7 years of experience) $78,000-$82,000
RN Snr- Clinical Research (7+ years of experience) $86,000-$92,000
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offer the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; potential for research bonus depending on financials of department after one year of employment; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. May disburse investigational drug. Maintains investigational drug accountability. Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Packages and ships lab specimens to central vendors where applicable. Required to complete Hazmat and/or IATA training.
• In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings and participates in data collection of all subjects.
• Responsible for preparing study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and annual continuing review reports.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
• Participates in required training and education programs. May be responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research. Collaborates with staff in the development of action plans and performance improvement opportunities with staff to improve quality.
• May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual trends, data entry compliance, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians. May be responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

OR

• Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education. Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology. Experience in clinical research preferred. Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice. Current BLCS or ACLS certification required. OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
  -Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology, clinical trials and GCP concepts. -Experience with computer data entry and database management. -Excellent written and oral communication skills.

-Excellent organizational skills-Attention to details and accuracy-Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents. -Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results.-Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.