Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center - Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Overview

Georgetown’s Clinical Research Management Office (CRMO) provides administrative, nursing, and data management support for cancer treatment clinical trials conducted by Lombardi Investigators. This includes all regulatory documents, IRB submissions, budget and contract negotiations, consenting of subjects, case management of patients while on study, side effect management, completion of case report forms, meeting with monitors, maintaining trial information on the Lombardi website , and design of electronic case report forms for institutional trials,

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator supports phases I, II and III of clinical trials using investigational agents for the hematology/oncology group within the Clinical Research Management Office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assure patient safety, protocol compliance, data management, and financial management for patients participating in clinical trials
• Collaborate with investigators to determine trial eligibility, maintain protocol integrity, and manage data collection
• Assist in the assessment, management, and coordination across the continuum of care (outpatient, inpatient, and home) including triage of phone calls, symptom management, and proactive patient communication
• Provide patient education about clinical trial treatment, possible side effects, and required testing
• Ensure all study laboratory/medical tests are completed per protocol requirements
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely and thorough manner
• Collaborate with data manager(s) to assure the documentation for the clinical trial is complete and accurate
• Act as a liaison with hospital staff, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, IRB, and agencies requiring data
• Enter accruals into CTMS and assist financial analysts with billing reconciliation for patient related expenses
• Coordinate with regulatory team and protocol office regarding regulatory affairs
• Act as a liaison with sponsors during study start-up activities, and participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and audits
• Documents and reports serious adverse events per protocol and institutional policy
• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Adhere to Georgetown University Medical Center’s philosophies, policies, and SOPs
• Works in compliance with Human Subject Protection, patient confidentiality/HIPAA, and GCP

Work Interactions

• Clinical Research Manager
• Disease group members, including Principal Investigators and Physicians, Data Manager(s), and Regulatory Coordinator(s)
• Clinical Research Nurses and Coordinators/peers
• Laboratory team, Infusion Nurses, Oncology Pharmacists, and Hospital Staff
• Pharmaceutical Sponsors, Auditors, and Study Monitors

​Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• BLS certification
• Nursing license in the District of Columbia
• 3 to 5 years of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting
• Knowledge of clinical research, research processes, and computer applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• 3 years of related oncology and research experience
• Knowledge of clinical research, research processes, and computer applications

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .