RN Clinical Research Oncology

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a dedicated research coordinator to support oncology studies under PI oversight. This role involves coordinating multiple studies, developing study tools, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining patient safety and data integrity.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, IRB document preparation, patient enrollment, and collaboration with sponsors and CROs. In-person presence is required two days weekly, with day shift expectations in Grand Rapids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a health or science-related field.
• RN license for Michigan Upon Hire.
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC).
• ACLS and PALS as needed per protocol.
• Experience in clinical research and project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research studies with PI and team.
• Assess operational feasibility and budget; prepare IRB materials.
• Screen and enroll subjects per protocol; perform protocol-related activities.
• Collect and document data across systems per protocol.
• Educate and update investigators, staff, patients, and community.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, federal/state/local regulations.

Skills

Project management

Study coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Networking

Education

RN license (Michigan)

Bachelor's degree in health/science

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Specimen shipping certification

Job description

No Holidays

Mandatory in person 2 days a week- but also variable.

Scope of work

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

Looking For Oncology Experience

On Call one weekend a year

Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm

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.
• Assesses, 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 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 - 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

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

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 people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.