Clinical Research Nurse - Georgetown University Medical Center

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Clinical Research Nurse - Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Overview

Serves as Clinical Research Nurse coordinator for phase I, II and III clinical trials using investigational agents for the solid tumor, Hematology and BMT disease groups. Incumbent duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for 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
• Other duties as assigned

Performs all duties in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Adheres to Georgetown University Medical Center’s philosophies, policies, and SOPs. Works in compliance with Human Subject Protection, patient confidentiality/HIPAA, and GCP.

Work Interactions

• With Clinical Research Manager
• With disease group members, including Principal Investigators and Physicians, Data Manager(s), and Regulatory Coordinator(s)
• With Clinical Research Nurses and Coordinators/peers
• With laboratory team, Infusion Nurses, Oncology Pharmacists, hospital staff
• With Pharmaceutical Sponsors, Auditors, and Study Monitors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, BLS certification, and nursing license in the District of Columbia required
• A minimum of 3 years related oncology and research experience is preferred
• Knowledge of clinical research, research processes, and computer applications is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Non-nurse coordinator candidates with at least 3-5 years of oncology research experience will be considered

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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

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 .