Research Nurse Coordinator I - Oncology Trials

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an RN-based Research Coordinator to oversee the conduct of clinical trial protocols, ensure Good Clinical Practice adherence, and coordinate activities across the research team. Strong organizational skills and data integrity are essential.

The role involves patient care, recruitment, data submission, consent discussions, and liaison with IRB, sponsors, and investigators; travel may be required. Proficiency with EMR and CTMS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of research or clinical experience.
• RN licensure required; bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates compliance with the requirements of the research protocol and good clinical practice while remaining cognizant of the needs of diverse patient populations.
• Communicates with research team to facilitate the effective conduct of clinical trials.
• Demonstrates leadership in ensuring patient comprehension and safety during initial and ongoing clinical trial informed consent discussions.
• Manages the activities of patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocol procedures, assessments, and reporting requirements.
• Ensures collection of source data and completion of documentation that validate the integrity of the conduct of the clinical trial.
• Enhances recruitment while being mindful of the needs of diverse patient populations.
• Enhances adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials in order to protect the rights and well‑being of patients and the collection of quality data.
• Identifies financial variables that affect research and supports good financial stewardship in clinical trials.
• Identifies his or her ongoing professional development needs and seeks resources and opportunities to meet those needs, such as memberships in nursing, oncology, or research organizations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

EMR

Clinical Trial Management System

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN License

Tools

EMR

Clinical Trial Management System

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an RN-based Research Coordinator to oversee the conduct of clinical trial protocols, ensure Good Clinical Practice adherence, and coordinate activities across the research team. Strong organizational skills and data integrity are essential.

The role involves patient care, recruitment, data submission, consent discussions, and liaison with IRB, sponsors, and investigators; travel may be required. Proficiency with EMR and CTMS is preferred.