RN, Clinical Research-Oncology

Hourly Pay Range

• $38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Position
• Highlights:
• Position:
• RN,
• Clinical
• Research-Oncology
• Location:
• Naperville,
• IL
• Full
• Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
• Required
• Travel:
• Potential travel to other
• Endeavor
• Health sites
• A
• Brief
• Overview: The Clinical Research RN manages research projects and participants within Endeavor Health. This role combines clinical expertise with research acumen in the CRU structure. In this position, the RN manages administrative tasks, study participant interaction and study monitor interaction. The RN will provide nursing care services including consenting, treating, and monitoring clinical research participants at Endeavor Health. Duties include coordination with study investigators to plan and implement research projects, assistance with data collection and tracking forms, development and implementation of data tracking procedures, coordination and liaison with other research sites, completion of case report forms, accurate and timely collection of information to meet study requirements of sponsors, monitoring quality assurance for billing, and the management of study databases. This position will also involve the performance of other research project-related tasks, as needed. Clinical specific tasks could be required of the clinical research nurse, as determined by their specialty area.
• What you will do: Knowledge and application of Endeavor Health policies and procedures that apply to job and area of responsibility. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that apply to the job's area of responsibility. Knowledge and training of Endeavor Health Research Institute policies, procedures and guidelines Assist with protocol initiation and ongoing maintenance with IRB, Principal Investigators, and Sponsors. Assist with preparation for monitoring visits and audits, as appropriate. Understand designated research protocols and accurately communicate them to subjects, their families, clinical staff and other stakeholders throughout the enterprise. Responsible for recruitment, coordination of care (in compliance with study protocol), and retention of research subjects. Adhere to informed consent policies and regulations. Provide patient care based on physical, psychological, educational, and related criteria, appropriate to the age and type of patients/customers served in their area. Use critical thinking and knowledge of physical assessments to investigate abnormal lab results, and follow protocol requirements. Establish trust and rapport with study participants. Educate them about the research study, answer questions, and address any concerns. Able to navigate chart review screens to find required information to determine patient eligibility. Enter and release clinic orders as required by research study protocol and within the scope of the Nursing License. Collaborate with treating physician(s) and other clinical staff to ensure all have understanding to care for the clinical research patient. Enter and release clinic orders as required by research study protocol and within the scope of the Nursing License. Assist with collecting, processing, and shipping of biological specimens per protocol requirements. Manage databases for clinical research trials or research projects. Complete and submit query resolution forms in a timely fashion. Ability to perform nursing tasks as required by study protocol (for example but not limited to: pelvic ultrasound, EKG, blood draws and processing). Coordinate care and follow up of research patients including necessary appointment scheduling. Correct and timely submission of protocol deviations and adverse events. Attend monthly research coordinator meetings with the Research Institute, where relevant. Collaborate with research team and colleagues across the enterprise for idea sharing and continue best practices. Ensure financial responsibility of protocol procedures such as notifying proper personnel of research charges or paying vendor or hospital bills associated with the research, as appropriate. Demonstrate proficiency in all research systems such as RedCap, Cadence, CTMS, EPIC, specific to the research project. Attend continuing education, investigator meetings, and departmental meetings, as appropriate.