RN Clinical Research

hhccareers; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute offers an integrated network of cancer services across Connecticut, supported by the latest technology and a patient-centric approach. The Oncology Clinical Research Nurse (RN) in the CCRO conducts patient screening, data collection and entry for trials, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance.

You’ll collaborate with physicians and care teams throughout the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• 2–3 years of clinical research experience required.
• Strong data collection and documentation accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel and electronic data capture systems.
• Experience with Medidata Rave IRIS NSABP etc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recruit study participants.
• Collect and enter data for protocols and databases.
• Ensure data quality and regulatory compliance for trials.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams across the system.
• Attend Disease Management Team meetings and present trials.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical Research

Data Entry

Excel

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

BSN

Tools

Medidata

RAVE

IRIS

NSABP

GOG

RTOG

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting‑edge technology.

The Oncology Clinical Research Nurse (RN) of Cancer Clinical Research Office (CCRO) is an integral member of the research team. In compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements, performs patient screening, data collection and data entry for research protocols, databases and projects within Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute, and ensures the data quality and integrity for each clinical trial.

• Coordinate and facilitate the appropriate conduct of clinical research trials in oncology which may be supported by the NCI, industry, cooperative groups or HHC system alliances.
• Coordinate and conduct the operation of clinical trials as per GCP and ICH guidelines including participant recruitment; informed consent; continuous monitoring of protocol for compliance and patient safety; source document review; data entry; sponsor monitoring.
• Interact/collaborate with all physicians, other members of the health care team and participants/families across the system in a manner that supports the conduct of clinical trials.
• Required to attend the respective system-wide Disease Management Team meetings and present the clinical trials to potential investigators.
• Collaborate with and support other clinical trial staff across the system to ensure highest quality clinical research activities.
• Document relevant data collections into various sponsor electronic data capture systems and complete data entry within protocol timelines.
• Prepare study calendars and materials; maintain participant tracking logs and screening/enrollment logs.
• Assist regulatory staff with study regulatory reporting requirements and IRB policies for protocol deviations, safety reporting and continuing reviews.
• Assist research account specialist of CCRO with clinical trial billing in the resolution of related queries.
• Assist/coordinate preparation for internal and external audits.
• Handle all confidential information appropriately.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Nursing
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated clinical competency with patient related measurements and with a high degree of accuracy with respect to documentation and data collection.
• Ability to work with spreadsheets (such as Excel), familiarity with databases (ex: Medidata, RAVE, IRIS, NSABP, GOG, RTOG etc.) and querying.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel and electronic data capture systems.
• Experience in preparing and completing Case Report Forms (CRF’s), eligibility checklist and other relevant documentation protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants and working as a member of a highly integrated team.
• Ability to travel between clinical sites, whenever required.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.