Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator

Overview Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator. City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Under the supervision of the Clinical Research leader, the incumbent supports clinical trials at the top of the nursing license scope for existing and novel oncology therapies in a fast-paced environment. Trials range from First in Human and Phase I–III, including Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs). The CRN coordinates therapeutic clinical trials across oncology disease representations at the site and handles protocol-related orders in the EMR while maintaining scope of the nursing license. Responsibilities Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of applicable federal regulations, institutional guidance documents and SOPs for the conduct of clinical trials to ensure human subject protection, protocol compliance, and thorough data collection and source documentation. Collaborate with Investigators to review subject recruitment and pre-screening for protocol eligibility. Develop individualized strategies to identify potentially eligible patients for each study. Present trial concepts and details to research subjects, participate in the informed consent process, enroll subjects, and coordinate care in compliance with protocol requirements. Provide teaching on investigational agents/devices to research subjects and maintain test article accountability. Monitor subjects for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medications, protocol compliance, and document findings. Ensure accurate and timely data collection, documentation, and reporting. Schedule and/or participate in off-site investigator meetings, pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, site assessments, monitoring visits, and auditing activities as delegated. Assist with and/or complete regulatory documents in accordance with regulations, hospital policies and Standard Work Instructions. Participate in required training and education programs; provide clinical research education to local clinic staff; ensure site research quality by practicing in accordance with GCP and applicable regulations. Develop or assist with study tools including source documents and eligibility checklists; assist with collection, processing, and shipping of protocol-required lab specimens. Maintain adequate study supplies and equipment inventory; ensure appropriate certifications (e.g., IATA) as required by protocol activities. Assist clinicians (LPNs, MAs, and/or RNs) as needed to ensure protocol-required specimen collections, ECGs, vital signs, study drugs, and follow-up observations are performed per protocol. Provide consistent oversight to promote competent and standardized practices and coordinate inter-team communication and collaboration. Work onsite M–F, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Zion, with 10–20% travel to other locations as needed. Qualifications Prior clinical research, nursing, and/or coordinator experience Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) Valid State Board of Nursing IL RN License Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 1 month of employment ACRP, SOCRA, or other certification within 3 years of employment International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification within 1 month of employment Good Clinical Practice (GCP) within 1 month of employment Human Subjects Protection (HSP) within 1 month of employment City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. City of Hope employees’ pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope values collaboration across clinical, research, and support services to advance cancer and diabetes care. #J-18808-Ljbffr