Sr. Research Nurse (Oncology)

Recruitment & enrollment Ensures initial & ongoing eligibility of all subjects for assigned research studies. Collaborates in the development of recruitment strategies to ensure patient accrual within protocol timeframes.

• Data collection/Document maintenance Applies pharmacological knowledge to assist the investigator in determining adverse event causality & relationship to study drug/procedure.
• Assures accurate recording & documentation of protocol deviations.
• Prepares and submits protocol amendments and revisions as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of the clinical research process.
• Demonstrates ability to integrate new clinical trials with current research activity.

Quality Assurance Monitors study team compliance with required study procedures & GCP standards. Performs/monitors ongoing data analysis regarding clinical research studies, including toxicities, dose modifications, dose levels, adverse reactions, & response. Participates in sponsor/cooperative group/internal audits/monitoring. Assures correspondence of faxes, e-mails, IRB/JCCI submissions, FDA submissions, etc. are in the regulatory binder/files.

Communication Communicates effectively with study team members, CORES, clinical staff, patients and families.

Patient/Family Education Designs/coordinates educational education and tools for patients and families relevant to protocols. Provides ongoing education to patients and families regarding pertinent clinical trial procedures and management of clinical care.

Staff Education With assistance, coordinates and/or presents continuing education/in-service programs for Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Nurses, Clinical Associates, Study Coordinators, Research/Standard of care Phlebotomists, and any others involved in the research process.

Professional Development Attends and participates in in-service and external trainings, workshops, conferences, and other relevant programs for professional growth and development.

Community Collaborates with other members of the research team in preparing study results for presentation/publication.

Clinical Practice

Planning Identifies need and incorporates information from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocol. Plans long-term study patient care in relation to identified and potential problems related to assigned research protocols/patient populations.

Implementation Collaborates with health care team to coordinate and facilitate protocol requirements and clinical care for assigned clinical trials. Begin to manage multi-modality trials utilizing current treatment modalities.

• Evaluation Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care s/he has planned, administered, or delegated.
• Evaluates patient's response to interventions outlined on study protocol.
• Proposes alternative methods to meet individual patient needs and protocol requirements.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care planned on a long-term basis.
• Gives rationale for action/inaction based on scientific principles, practice experience, and internal/external regulations.
• Evaluates patients participation in assigned clinical trials and identifies barriers to compliance.
• Plans, proposes and evaluates means to overcome identified barriers to protocol compliance.

Consultation Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with members of other health care disciplines in order to facilitate clinical and research outcomes. Provides guidance and direction to other health care professionals (internal and external) in implementation of research protocols. Evaluates effectiveness of collaborative role with other health care professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland. Two years of experience in the specialty or a related area. Additional experience may substitute for bachelor's degree and related master's degree may be considered in lieu of experience

Classified Title

• Sr.
• Research
• Nurse
• Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF Starting

Salary Range

$75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($105,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon - Fri/8a - 430p FLSA Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Onc Upper Aerodigestive Cancer Personnel area: School of Medicine