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Where You’ll Work

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies .

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is a non-conventional, non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer.  It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world.  Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology to identify the most promising first-in-class therapies for brain tumor patients.

Our day-to-day interactions with patients, caregivers and each other are grounded in transparency : our conversations are always two-way, and our labs are open to ensure efficient collaboration. Everyone at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center is passionate about identifying and accelerating treatments that will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Here, innovation never stops – because for us, this work is personal.

Visit us at Ivybraintumorcenter.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

Job Summary :

The Ivy Research Nurse Clinician plays an integral role for leading the coordination and management of the assigned protocols.  Job duties will include screening potential patients for eligibility, providing study specific education to patients, families, and colleagues, conducting informed consent discussions and visits, and acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders involved in the clinical trial activities.  Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of human research policies, regulations, procedures, and standards according to FDA, ICH / GCP guidelines is required. This position interacts with a variety of people, both internal and external, requiring exceptional communication skills. The ability to multi-task and remain organized in a high-volume clinical trial setting is required.

Manages and coordinates all facets of assigned clinical protocols from IRB preparation through query and data seal; ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Participate in study development including protocol review, informed consent review and create study tools for the conduct of a clinical trial.
• Provide nursing expertise to the research team during study development and implementation.
• Facilitate education of the interdisciplinary team on study requirements.
• Identify and assist with procuring equipment and supplies for the trial requirements.
• Facilitate the initial and ongoing informed consent / assent process with research participants.
• Ensure the trial is conducted according to the protocol, ICH / GCP and FDA guidelines.
• Administer study treatment interventions.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, CSF, tumor samples) for clinical and research testing.
• Facilitate the processing and shipment of research specimens as defined in the study protocol or lab manual(s).
• Obtain medical histories and conduct safety assessments such as vital signs, EKGs and report potential adverse events.
• Record research data in approved source documents and into study-specific databases. Review and respond to data queries in a timely manner.
• Prepare for and participate in site monitoring visits and / or audits.
• Assist with process improvement projects.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

One year of RN clinical experience or combination of education and experience required

BSN or equivalent combination of education and experience required

One year of experience within clinical research preferred

Master’s degree preferred