Clinical Research Coordinator/RN

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Longmont seeks an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator/Registered Nurse. This role requires oncology and/or clinical research background, with a strong emphasis on protocol enrollment and patient safety.

Salary ranges vary by nursing status and include a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include screening for protocol eligibility, consenting patients, coordinating care, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining regulatory documents.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific field required.
• Minimum five years of clinical/scientific experience, preferably oncology.
• SoCRA/ACRP certification preferred or equivalent credentials.
• Nursing option: RN with BSN preferred, current state licensure.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and GCP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for protocol eligibility and present trial concepts.
• Coordinate care and document protocol adherence and adverse events.
• Perform accurate data collection, entry, and reporting.
• Maintain regulatory documents per SOP and applicable regs.
• Educate clinic staff on clinical research processes.
• Collaborate with physicians and site leadership on study processes.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical research

Data collection

Protocol enrollment

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator/RN in Longmont.

Bring your established Oncology and or Research experience and join a team dedicated to providing an excellent experience to patients.

We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 for non-nurses and $80,000-$97,000 for nurses

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 offers 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.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, and certifications as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

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 protocol.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. May disburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability. 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.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting. Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations.
• Participates in required training and education programs. Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research.
• May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
• Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other (non-USOR) research bases and/or sponsors.
• Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
• May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians.
• May oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum five 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 (BSN preferred). Minimum seven 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.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills -
  • 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.
  • Strong ability multi-task.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Must have a strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels.
  • Must have a high level of attention to detail.
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
  • Attention to details and accuracy.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, anatomy and physiology, clinical medical, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology, clinical trials and GCP concepts.
  • Experience with computer data entry and database management.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements

Large percent of time performing computer based work is required. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)

Other Requirements

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.