Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.

We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you're going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it's important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

General Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, in collaboration with the physician Principal Investigator, ensures the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained while working closely with the physician and the study participant to ensure both the needs of the patient and the study are fulfilled. This position is primarily responsible for patient education regarding the study and the accurate completion of patient visit procedures according to protocols.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience

Two years of work experience in Oncology/Hematology, or similar; Previous research experience preferred

Licensure

Active Nursing license in State of Michigan; CPR/BCLS

Other

Excellent assessment and record keeping skills with an ability to work efficiently in fast paced environment.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Education/Experience

• Oncology Certified Nurse - Preferred
  
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including electronic medical records and Microsoft Applications.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to review detailed data and make prompt judgments based on that data.
  
• Able to multi-task efficiently
  

Primary duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Follows the patient from referral through treatment, discharge, and follow-up while providing patient and family education.
  
• Coordinates and organizes patient care including recruitment (10%), screening (25%), scheduling (15%), consenting (15%), conducting visits (20%), and collecting various assessments such as adverse event information and questionnaires (15%).
  
• Serve as a liaison for enrolled clinical trial patients to address patient concerns while on study and help facilitate study treatment assessments to include, attending patient doctor visits, capturing and reporting adverse events, coordinating logistical requirements with physicians (i.e. radiology tests), and educating nursing staff in protocol requirements.
  
• Conducts all study activities in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  
• Performs the informed consent process following GCP.
  
• Maintains and assists in the development of clinical records and study source documentation.
  
• Prepares for study monitoring visits.
  
• Assists with correcting findings and queries and management of investigational products (IP)
  
• Participates in study meetings and conference calls.
  
• Uses the electronic medical record (EMR) as needed, including reporting procedure results.
  
• Function as a team member by expanding his/her responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within all Cancer and Hematology Centers.
  

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Requirements

Able to see clearly in an environment which is equipped with typical lighting. Able to perform manual tasks that require the use of fine muscle motor skills. Able to walk approximately one mile per workday. Able to lift 25 pounds. Able to stand and / or sit for prolonged periods. Able to freely bend/stretch. Able to access, input and retrieve information from computers. Able to tolerate frequent handwashing. Very fast-paced and ever-changing office environment. Demanding regarding deadlines and time frames. Very detailed and challenging work. Constant demand for updating knowledge

Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and staff morale. Interact effectively with patients/family members and demonstrates sensitivity regarding cultural diversity, age specific needs and confidentiality.