CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE COORDINATOR I (3)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I. The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 51 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States and is the only one in Alabama and in the Deep South region. A comprehensive designation also means UAB Medicine patients have access to leading‑edge treatments or clinical trials that they may not otherwise have at local community hospitals or smaller cancer centers. For many, an NCI designation can hold the key to survival. On campus and around Birmingham, the O'Neal Cancer Center is a significant part of our economic powerhouse. The O'Neal Cancer Center powers more than 400 scientists and physician‑scientists, cares for 20,000 patients annually, and is home to more than 160 employees, plus all the physicians and clinical staff engaged in cancer patient care. General Responsibilities Serve as coordinator for clinical research studies and provide support to other study team members for research trials, studies, and projects within the confines of the study protocols as directed. Support protocol screening and study participant eligibility determination, working with more senior study team members to ensure compliance. Conduct all study activities in accordance with the protocol, Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). May provide quality care to participants and their families within the area of clinical specialty. Assist with the life cycle of the study from start‑up through maintenance to closure. Coordinate and organize participant care including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires. Perform the informed consent process following GCP. Act as a liaison among the clinical and research staff, departments, ancillary services and the study sponsor to ensure protocol compliance throughout the study. Key Duties & Responsibilities Conduct all study activities in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and GCP. Coordinate, organize, and participate in patient care, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires. Document and review medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements. Develop study source documentation. Perform the informed consent process following GCP. Assist with the life cycle of the study from start‑up through maintenance to closure. Follow the participant through the referral, consent, screening, treatment, and follow‑up processes. Maintain clinical records and documentation including those associated with compliant billing practices. Perform clinical procedures as required by the protocol. In collaboration with others as needed, complete and submit Adverse Event (AE) and Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports in a timely manner and in compliance with FDA, sponsor, and institutional requirements. Report safety, clinical care, and/or study conduct issues to the appropriate parties. Track the study participant calendar and schedule/coordinate relevant visits and procedures. Participate in study meetings and conference calls. Coordinate scheduling for participant visits among the Principal Investigator (PI), pharmacy, or others as needed. Use the electronic medical record (EMR) as needed, including reporting procedure results. Maintain a working nursing knowledge of the department specialty, draft documents or policies, collect records, and assist with the preparation of data for publication. Perform other duties as assigned. Annual Salary Range: $52,555 - $85,400 Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Preferences BSN degree Knowledge of Oncology, clinical research, protocol, and clinical trial management. Generally, may walk approximately one mile a day and lift 5 pounds daily. Hard skills: clinical trial, clinical research and data management, protocol compliance management, educating patients and family concerning medical conditions Soft skills: problem‑solving, critical thinking, teamwork, organizational, leadership, communication, flexibility, and emotional intelligence. UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. 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