Clin Research Nurse - BSN - OC

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse in Irvine, California. Join our mission to change lives and provide care for patients enrolled in clinical trials. In this role, you will work with physicians and staff to ensure optimal patient care and compliance with clinical protocols.

Successful candidates should have a BSN, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and a current California RN License. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in oncology, clinical research, ICU, pediatrics, case management, or nurse navigation.
• Human subjects protection training (can be completed after hire).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators to determine patient eligibility for clinical trials.
• Manage patient/family phone calls and coordinate care.
• Ensure compliance with consent processes.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical research experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

BSN

Current California RN License

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we’re changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Work collaboratively with physicians, Clinical Research Associates (CRA) and pharmacists to coordinate care for an assigned population of patients who are enrolled in IRB clinical research trials. You will assist in the assessment, management and coordination of care across the continuum of care (outpatient, inpatient and home) including triage of phone calls and proactive patient communication. You will educate patients and families on the clinical trial treatments and required testing.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Collaborate with the investigator to ascertain study patient eligibility for clinical trial, including documentation of criteria specified in the clinical trial.
• Assess, identify and prioritize clinical information to physician, NP, PA and other clinicians for patients who are being evaluated or who are enrolled in IRB clinical trials.
• Assess and document signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, changes in physical or psychological condition and general appearance in accordance with the IRB protocol assuring that the documentation is complete and accurate in order to avoid protocol deviations.
• Manage patient/family phone calls – collaborating with MD, NP and/or PA as needed to obtain orders for the management of the patient.
• Ensure the consent process is performed in compliance with institutional, FDA, IRB, clinical trial sponsor and other applicable regulations.

Your qualifications should include:

• BSN
• 2 or more years of experience in oncology, clinical research, research, ICU, other intensive care setting, pediatrics, case management or nurse navigation.
• Human subjects protection training (can be completed after hire)
• Current California RN License
• American Heart Association BLS Certification

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.