RN CLINICAL TRIALS COORDINATOR 2

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The RN Clinical Trials Coordinators (RN CTC) will coordinate, manage, and assist physicians in enrolling and monitoring patients on all Phase I drug-industry sponsored and the NCI-funded clinical trials for the LSUHSC Cancer Center. The RN CTCs will recruit, enroll, administer care, and provide patient follow-up visits in-person and virtually on all NCI and pharmaceutical sponsored studies associated with the Cancer Center and its partner institutions.

Duties will include:

1. Attending oncology clinics in-person and virtually to collaborate with physicians to determine patient eligibility.
2. Informing and educating the patient and their families about a particular study.
3. Providing informed consent.
4. Scheduling regular appointments and follow-up as needed.
5. Providing treatment.
6. Obtaining study specific lab-work.
7. Evaluating and monitoring effects of treatment.
8. Organizing, collecting, and managing data.
9. Submitting forms and reports as required.
10. Working closely with monitors from the drug companies to ensure protocols are being implemented correctly and that the necessary clinical data is being captured.
11. Processing and packaging specimens for mail-out.
12. Attending regular toxicity meetings with sponsors and physicians.

The RN CTC will work with physicians in-person and virtually at LSUHSC clinics, various satellite locations, and with our partner institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: BSN or RN

Certifications/Licenses Required: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana

Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience

Preferred Qualifications:

RN experience inclusive of Oncology, clinical trials, and/or surveillance/auditing experience. EMR/Data Management experience.

Posting Number: U01153P

Number of Vacancies: 2

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement: LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.