RN - Clinical Research Coordinator

US Oncology Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center, part of The US Oncology Network, seeks an RN Clinical Research Coordinator in Eugene, Oregon. You will work closely with patients in oncology trials, coordinate with medical and research teams, and ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure in Oregon and 2–3 years of clinical or oncology research experience, with EMR proficiency and relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific field is preferred; RN license required in Oregon.
• 2–3 years of clinical or scientific experience, preferably in oncology.
• Oncology research experience preferred; EMR experience preferred.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility.
• Enrols patients on protocol and participates in informed consent.
• Coordinates patient care in line with protocol requirements.
• Maintains investigational drug accountability and patient education.
• Collects, documents, enters, and reports data accurately.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Maintains regulatory documents per SOPs and regulations.
• Provides education to clinic staff on clinical research processes.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

RN experience

Oncology experience

Data collection & documentation

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR

Job description

Overview

The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is actively seeking an RN - Clinical Research Coordinator for our location in Eugene, Oregon. WVCI, which is part of The US Oncology Network, provides their patients with start of the art clinical trials to help patients on their journey through the cancer care continuum. This individual would be working directly with the patients taking part in the studies, coordinating with medical and research team involved. While clinical research experience is preferred, an individual with a passion for all things clinical and analytical will find success in this role. This role will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $27.68 - $70.00. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity, etc.

Employment Type: Full time, 40 hrs (1.0 FTE)

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location: Eugene, OR

Responsibilities

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility.
• Presents trial concepts and details to thepatients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocol.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
• May disburse investigationaldrug and provide patient teaching regarding administration.
• Maintains investigational drugaccountability.
• In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events,concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documentsall 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 clinicstaff 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 basesand/or sponsors.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all time throughcompliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHAand the CDC. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicablelaw.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired, Bachelor's degreepreferred.
• RN License in OR REQUIRED
• Minimum two to three(2-3) year of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline,preferably in oncology.
• Oncology research experience preferred.
• EMR experience preferred.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. 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.

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.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.