RN Clinical Research Oncology

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory • lifestyle deals

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a dedicated Research Nurse/Project Coordinator to support the Grand Rapids cancer and specialty health research operations. You will manage multiple studies, coordinate with investigators, and ensure data integrity across systems.

The role requires an RN license in Michigan, a Bachelor’s degree in health or science, and BLS certification. ACLS/PALS may be required per protocol; a full-time day shift with a 40-hour workweek is standard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a health or science related field
• 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ACLS/PALS as indicated by protocol

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary coordinator / project manager on a variety of research studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity; supports the PI and research team members.
• Evaluates and prepares research studies for implementation including budget development, IRB documents, and data collection tools.
• Identifies, recruits, screens, assesses eligibility, and enrolls subjects per protocol; performs protocol-required research activities.
• Assesses patient status; collects, reviews, and documents data in systems per protocol.
• Coordinates and/or performs study activities including specimen handling and adverse event identification as allowed by policy.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Data collection systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health/science

RN license (MI)

Tools

IRB documentation tools

GCP/compliance knowledge

Job description

Scope of work

With principal investigator oversight, prepares, evaluates and implements research studies to enhance the advancement of clinical practice.

Essential Functions

• Serves as primary coordinator / project manager on a variety of research studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity; supports the PI and research team members.
• Evaluates and prepares research studies for implementation including: assessment of operational feasibility; budget development; preparation of IRB documents; institutes protocol operations (generation of data collection tools, case report forms); attends study meetings.
• Identifies, recruits, screens, assesses eligibility, and enrolls subjects per protocol; with appropriate training and delegation, performs protocol-required research activities.
• Assess patient status; collects, reviews, and documents data into a variety of systems per protocol.
• Assess, plans, implements and evaluates educational programs, procedure and protocol updates to meet the identified needs of physician investigators, nursing staff, program staff, patients, family and/or the community.
• Maintains research studies in compliance with federal, state, and local law, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies.
• Coordinates and/or performs study activities which may include: respiratory therapy assessments; identification of adverse events; investigational product/test article (drug or device) accountability and administration; collection, processing, and shipment of research specimens; and other research activities to the extent permitted by law and policy.
• Communicates, collaborates, networks, and acts as a consultant to the study sponsor and/or CRO, research study centers, academic institutions, investigators, physicians/physician offices, ancillary departments, and the multidisciplinary team (including students and residents).

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a health or science related field
• 1 year of relevant experience In clinical research and project management Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• Shipping and Handling of Specimen Training-Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown 90 Days required
• Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association As Needed-required when indicated by the clinical trial protocol
• Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association As Needed-required when indicated by the clinical trial protocol

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Sponsored Programs Cancer and Specialty Health Research Operations - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

40

Days Worked

Monday through Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for peo