Clinical Research Nurse

Job Title: Oncology Clinical Research Nurse Job Description: Delivers safe care and demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all participants. Maintains clinical competencies including physical assessment, ECGs, vitals, and IV insertion (no blood draws). Practices the principles of Universal Precautions and understands HIPAA regulations. Ability to perform clinical tasks including assisting physician, ARNP, and CRN with minor procedures and other study requirements within scope of practice. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical or research environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively, and in an organized and timely manner. Demonstrated skills in clinical competencies including physical assessment, ECGs, vitals, IV insertion, and administration of investigational drugs in accordance with organization policies and procedures across Phase I-IV treatment trials. Other duties as assigned. Location & Mobility: Location: Altamonte Springs (travel required between 3 nearby buildings). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to perform clinical tasks including assisting physician, ARNP, and CRN with minor procedures and other study requirements within scope of practice. Ability to acclimate and integrate into various clinical settings as needed per protocol. Demonstrated skills in clinical competencies including physical assessment, ECGs, vitals, IV insertion, and administration of Phase I-IV investigational drugs in accordance with policies and procedures. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical or research environment while managing high-volume patient flow under high-stress conditions. Interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact and maintain good relationships with a broad spectrum of healthcare disciplines and the public under all circumstances. Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and teamwork skills; motivated and able to perform multiple tasks efficiently under pressure. Ability to simultaneously execute and coordinate multiple clinical trials and function independently; perform diverse clinical and clerical duties. Specialized knowledge of the unique needs of patients undergoing treatment in research trials including device management trials. Ability to be a critical thinker with an analytical approach to problem-solving. Minimum of two to five years leveraging knowledge of human life sciences/biomedical research; physiological, cellular, biochemical, or molecular biology. Minimum two to five years understanding and leveraging of standard clinical practices with regard to informed consent, biospecimen collection, and handling. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Internet knowledge and skill. Demonstrated proficiencies in clinical study coordination across a spectrum of trial acuities (Phase I-IV). Knowledge of Federal regulations: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Grant writing experience preferred. Knowledge of the levels of growth and development and aging for the adult and geriatric patient population preferred for the adult Clinical Research Nurse. Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing [Required] Bachelor's Degree in Nursing [Preferred] Field of Study: Nursing Work Experience: 2+ years of clinical research experience [Required] Experience in oncology research, specifically Breast Cancer experience [Highly Preferred] Experience managing Phase I-IV treatment trials [Preferred] Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) [Highly Preferred / Required depending on candidate track] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred] Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) (CCRP) [Preferred] Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) [Preferred] Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) [Preferred] #J-18808-Ljbffr