Research Nurse

Tennessee Oncology; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tennessee Oncology is seeking a Research Nurse for the Greco Hainsworth Center for Research to advance oncology trials by screening, enrolling, documenting, and monitoring study subjects with strict protocol compliance and exceptional patient care.

You will play a key role in enrolling patients, educating them on study requirements, obtaining informed consent, reviewing study designs with physicians, completing on-study forms, and maintaining precise source documentation.

Qualifikationen

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology.
• Knowledge of FDA CFR and GCP.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes.

Aufgaben

• Screen, enroll, document, and monitor study subjects per protocol.
• Provide education on study requirements and obtain informed consent.
• Review study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient.
• Complete and submit on-study forms within timelines.
• Maintain accurate source documentation and study visit records.
• Monitor subjects for protocol compliance and safety.
• Manage medications and perform related calculations.
• Ensure follow-up visits and procedures are scheduled per protocol.
• Record adverse events per protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Float to other Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Associate degree in nursing

RN License

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of medical care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and other diseases. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology’s mission and vision.

Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, urology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of independent physicians and the patients they serve.

Job Description

As the Research Nurse for Tennessee Oncology Greco Hainsworth Center for Research, you will play a critical role in advancing oncology research by ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials. You will be responsible for screening, enrolling, documenting, and monitoring study subjects, ensuring strict protocol compliance and delivering exceptional patient care.

Essential Functions

• Enroll patients in clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of eligible participants according to protocol requirements.
• Provide thorough education about study requirements and expectations.
• Complete and document the informed consent process accurately, ensuring all parties sign and date as required, including obtaining HIPAA Authorization.
• Obtains and maintains informed consent of each patient for the duration of a study.
• Review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with the physician and the patient.
• Complete and submit on-study forms within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate and detailed source documentation, including study visits findings, and outcomes.
• Screen all new patients or patients returning to the office with scan results and document appropriately on patient tracking logs.
• Monitor subjects throughout the study, ensuring protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Ensure that all medications are approved before initiating treatment or changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.
• Dispense oral investigational products to study participants and provide guidance to ensure compliance with medication regimens.
• Accurately calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and any other calculations or conversions required per protocol.
• Ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or related procedures are scheduled correctly per protocol requirements.
• Record and report adverse events according to study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Document appropriately when patients are removed from the protocol.
• Ensure reconsent of patients at the next scheduled visit, following the availability of the updated ICF, and document the process appropriately.
• Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Maintains medication inventory and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with the clinical research team to ensure the timely completion of study-related tasks and reporting.
• Liaison between study participants, investigators, and the research team to address questions and concerns.
• Float to other research Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology
• Knowledge of the FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP
• Knowledge of the clinical research processes

Education & Experience

• An associate degree in nursing, preferably a bachelor’s degree
• RN License
• 2 years of nursing experience required.
• At least one year of oncology experience preferred
• At least one year of experience in a research setting is preferred.
• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred

Physical Requirements

Job Title:

Physical Activity Required

Amount of time

None

Less than 1/3 (Occasionally)

1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

More than 2/3 (Regularly)

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Fingering or manual dexterity

X

Repetitive finger motion

X

Lifting or exerting force

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Reaching or stretching

X

Climbing or balancing

X

Crouching or stooping

X

Speaking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing (with correction)

X