Nurse Coordinator (Sign On Bonus)

The Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMT-CT) research team within the Clinical Research Management Office of the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine, Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Coordinator.  The Nurse Coordinator is the primary interface, along with the faculty member, for cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials. The Nurse Coordinator will assist regulatory coordinators with communicating with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and communicating treatment modifications and amendments, confirms appropriateness of drug doses in accordance with protocols, acts as a consultant to members of the health care team, and prepares and responds to audits conducted by study sponsors. The Clinical Research Nurse, under general supervision, serves as the primary technical support to a clinical drug trial or other research study, which involves implementing specific treatment protocols, obtaining and organizing research data, and providing direct patient care.

The selected candidate for this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus totaling a minimum of $5,000 for the Nurse Coordinator. Half of the bonus is payable within the first 30 days of hire and the remaining half is payable after successful completion of 12-month probationary period. The sign on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returning to UMB.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

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  Primary Duties
• Leads the activities of one or more research studies and the nurses engaged in research or clinical trials and the provision of health care to research patients.
• Responsible for overseeing research projects, and ensuring that nurses and staff are aware of study protocols.
• Oversees day to day clinical research operations that require expertise of a Registered Nurse and leads study design, initiation, execution, and completion of clinical trials, research studies, or projects.
• Follows the clinical courses of patients enrolled in clinical research studies by obtaining results of diagnostic studies, assessing patients for complications, and recording patient data onto study forms.
• Assists principal investigators (PIs) in obtaining consent.
• Conducts patient/family education concerning clinical studies.
• Interacts with patients and families to solicit adverse event (side effect) information as well as medications taken since last visit.
• Maintains lines of communication between the institution and the study sponsor by preparing study reports and communicating with clinical study monitors.
• Monitors study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.
• Confirms appropriateness of drug doses in accordance with protocols.
• Prepares and responds to audits conducted by study sponsors.
• Assists regulatory coordinators in communicating with the IRB.
• Assists pharmacokinetic specialist (PK) in obtaining clinical samples from patients and preparing samples for processing.
• Serves as the primary liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and sponsor to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resource. Establishes, maintains, and fosters a cooperative relationship between the members of the research team and supports staff by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participation in team problem-solving methods. Oversees the recruitment, performance, scheduling, and training of team members and continually reviews strengths and weaknesses of staff to maintain a well-trained, highly involved, and motivated team. Instruct and train research and nursing staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, and documentation procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or another discipline appropriate to position.
Experience: Five (5) years as a Registered Nurse with at least one (1) year in research specialization. Additional years of research preferred. Prior experience in oncology nursing or investigational/therapeutic clinical trials preferred. Experience in patient or project management preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland license in good standing issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse or a multi-state licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland or appropriate federal district licensure where research is conducted.
Other: Certification from Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred. May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. Ability to operate computers and other office equipment. Skill and ability to interact with the public, health care providers, agencies, and facilities. Thorough knowledge of and compliance with confidentiality of records and communications regarding clients. Thorough knowledge of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act for Registered Nurses preferred. Thorough knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and infection control including blood and body fluid precautions preferred. Ability to perform extensive standing and walking preferred. Thorough knowledge, skill, and ability to perform various medical and nursing procedures and to operate medical equipment preferred.

The Hiring Range for the Nurse Coordinator is in the low $100,000s to mid $110,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected].

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.