Clinical Research Coordinator

Research Nurse Coordinator III (10HR/Full-Time) - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all of our patients with cancer. As part of this commitment, our cancer clinical trials program has been expanded to include Experimental Therapeutics (Phase I) and Drug Development programs. With this commitment strengthened, we can continue to make advances in cancer care.

Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research.

We're excited to share an opportunity for a Research Nurse Coordinator III (Full-Time) position! This is an on-site role with a 4/10 schedule, offering a great work-life balance. If you hold an active RN license in California and have prior experience as a nurse working on clinical trials, we'd love for you to apply. We highly value clinical research nurse experience, as you'll play a key role in supporting and coordinating clinical trials. A SOCRA or ACRP certification is required for the level III rolebut if you don't have one just yet, don't worry! You may still be considered for a level II position. We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for this position.

A Little More About What You Will Be Doing

The Research Nurse Coordinator III is responsible for all activities associated with clinical study coordination, subject enrollment, data management/integrity, regulatory compliance, project/study evaluation and interfacing with participants and family members. Coordinates the clinical logistics of the study and works in tandem with the Research and/or Clinical Nurse who work to provide hands-on clinical care to the research participants. Utilizes clinical nursing background and extensive/complex research protocol knowledge to serve as liaison between nursing staff, Principal Investigator, other research staff, and study participants. Serves as a resource and mentor to the research staff by providing guidance, instruction, training, work-review and leading staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical study activities, coordination, adherence to protocols and serves as a liaison between study participants, Principal Investigator (PI), and other research staff.
• Provides educational services to research participants and family regarding study participation, participants current clinical condition, and or disease process.
• Assesses and documents adverse events as reported by research participants, works closely with PI to document according to department process (grade, attribution, treatment, etc.), and reports to regulatory and sponsor as required.
• Records research data where assessed or reported by patient (i.e. symptoms of treatment).
• Creates and presents education materials to the interdisciplinary team to on study requirements.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create and communicate a plan of care.
• Triages patient by phone and provides clinical information to the patient.
• Completes and documents study participant enrollment, assessment/reassessment, education, and follow-up activities and ensures protocol is followed.
• Coordinates study participant tests and procedures as required.
• Prepares data spreadsheets for Investigator and/or department.
• Performs general oversight of research portfolio as it pertains to the clinical coordination of the studies.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to other research staff by providing training, work review and leading staff.
• Provides guidance, instruction and expertise to team members on study requirements and clinical coordination of the studies.
• May assist with grant proposals, publication preparation, and/or presentations.
• May process, ship, track or otherwise handle research specimens.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Health Science required.
• 5 years of Clinical Nursing & Research Experience required.
• Valid CA RN license required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Certification in Clinical Research SOCRA or ACRP required for a level III Research Nurse.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree Nursing or Health Science preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred