RN Clinical Research Pediatric Oncology

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts program

ID theft protection

Retirement plan

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a Pediatric Oncology research coordinator experienced in managing clinical studies with PI oversight. The role centers on protocol execution, data collection, and operational feasibility within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include preparing IRB documents, developing data collection tools, enrolling subjects, and ensuring compliance across federal and institutional policies, with in-person attendance and weekend on-call commitments as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a health or science related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage studies with PI oversight.
• Prepare feasibility assessments, budgets, and IRB documents; develop data collection tools and CRFs.
• Enroll and screen subjects per protocol; train staff as needed.
• Monitor patient status and document data across systems.
• Develop and update educational programs for investigators and staff.
• Maintain compliance with federal/state laws, GCP, contracts, and policies.
• Coordinate activities with sponsors/CROs and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Study coordination

IRB documentation

Data collection tools

Protocol adherence

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or science field

Job description

Looking for Pediatric Oncology experience On Call one weekend a year Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm 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.

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.
• Assesses 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

Benefits

• How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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

Primary Location

Primary Location SITE - Secchia Center - 15 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

Company Culture

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. People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.