Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II (RN) - Neuro-Oncology/Neurofibromatosis

Job Summary

Coordinate all clinical research activities with minimal supervision. Assignments will include more complex studies that require a nurse’s clinical expertise.

The Neuro-Oncology/Neurofibromatosis Research Nurse will collaborate with the Neuro-Oncology / Neurofibromatosis (NF) study team in the coordination and conduct of clinical trials according to regulatory, divisional and institutional guidelines and requirements. The Research Nurse will be responsible for the coordination of clinical research trials as assigned within the NeuroOncology section in the Division of Oncology and the Neurofibromatosis Program. This position will participate in research team meetings, division-wide coordinator meetings and continued education and training within the CHOP Research Institute related to this role. The Research Nurse is expected to attend trainings on good clinical practices (GCP) and research-related regulations and responsibilities within the institution and will be held accountable for adherence to all policies and procedures surrounding this process and for maintaining up to date knowledge on these policies from IRB, FDA, ICH, GCP, or other sources.

Job Responsibilities

Expected to Perform all CRC Core responsibilities as detailed for CRNC I:

• Applies in depth knowledge of clinical research and coordinates conduct of complex studies..
• Manage study finances including sponsor invoicing & resolving study subject billing issues.
• Develop advertisement materials, informed consent document, Case Report Forms.
• Act as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals.
• Document investigational product (drug/device) accountability.
• Self-monitor and self-audit responsibilities.
• Facilitate pre-study, site qualification,  study initiation, and monitoring visits.
• Facilitate study close out activities.
• Maintain Clinical Trial.gov /
• Assists other team members by educating, providing resources, and consulting on difficult protocols or projects.

• Understand  good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance Comply with Institutional, federal, state, and sponsor policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Required Education and Experience

Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
 

Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience in nursing or research

Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic

Preferred Licenses/certificates/registrations: ACRP or SOCRA

Additional Technical Requirements

Clinical Research Nurse responsibilities include but are not limited to CHOP mandatories and competencies for nurses, physical assessment, vital signs, administering investigational drugs and accessing lines for labs and pharmacokinetic sampling.