Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neuro-Oncology & Neurofibromatosis Program

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A Brief Overview

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator for their Neuro-Oncology & Neurofibromatosis program.

The Neuro-Oncology/Neurofibromatosis Research Nurse will collaborate with the Neuro-Oncology/Neurofibromatosis study team to coordinate and conduct clinical trials according to regulatory, divisional and institutional guidelines and requirements.

The Research Nurse will be responsible for the coordination of clinical research trials as assigned within the Neuro-Oncology Section in the Division of Oncology and the Neurofibromatosis Program. The Research Nurse works in collaboration with the team's physicians, clinical research coordinators, and nurses to help the study patients and families navigate the clinical trial process from initial visit through follow up. The nurse is responsible for patient and family education regarding administration of investigational medications, counseling on possible side effects, and other clinical trial requirements. The Research Nurse interacts with the patient/family in the clinic to assess drug adherence, medication side effects, administer study questionnaires and assist with overall patient/family care coordination, ranging from lab visits to imaging assessments. They also act as an outpatient front-line triage for patient/family questions and clinical concerns. They will participate in multi-disciplinary research team meetings, division-wide coordinator meetings and continued education and training within the CHOP Research Institute related to this role.

Click on the link to learn more about the Neuro-Oncology Department here at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia!

http://https://www.chop.edu/research-topic/neuro-oncology-research

This position will be Monday-Friday and the shift will be dependent upon the operational need.

Coordinate all clinical research activities with minimal supervision.

Assignments will include more complex studies that require a nurse's clinical expertise.

What you will do

• Expected to Perform all CRC Core responsibilities as detailed for CRNC I:
• Applies in depth knowledge of clinical research and coordinates conduct of complex studies
• Manage study finances including sponsor invoicing & resolving study subject billing issues
• Develop advertisement materials, informed consent document, Case Report Forms
• Act as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals
• Document investigational product (drug/device) accountability
• Perform routine quality assurance and compliance checks throughout the study
• Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visits
• Facilitate study close out activities
• Maintain Clinical Trial.gov and other relevant systems
• Assists other team members by educating, providing resources, and consulting on difficult protocols or projects
• Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance
• Comply with Institutional, federal, state, and sponsor policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines

Education Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Nursing - Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of nursing experience - Required
• At least three (3) years of research experience - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical Research Nurse responsibilities include but are not limited to CHOP mandatories and competencies for nurses, physical assessment, vital signs, administering investigational drugs and accessing lines for labs and pharmacokinetic sampling.
• Basic proficiency with research databases

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 12 months - Required or
• Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - within 12 months - Required or
• Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

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SALARY RANGE:

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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