Cellular Research Nurse - RN

Overview Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research RN to support our office in Norfolk. Responsibilities Present trial concepts, objectives and treatment details to potential patients for various cellular therapy trials, while conducting detailed assessment and screening to determine their eligibility. Participating in the informed consent process and enrolling patients on protocol. 80% of the job will be computer based, and direct patient care is limited in a non-RN Clinical Research Coordinator role. Collect and maintain regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. Participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interacting with monitors/auditors while onsite. Coordinate patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Collaborate with the physician to review patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to drug study and thoroughly document all findings. Work directly with other research bases and/or sponsors. Oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicate with physicians regarding study requirements, need for dose modification and adverse event reporting. Qualifications Experience in clinical research preferred. Experience with computer data entry and database management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent, and regulatory documents. Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education (BSN preferred). Minimum of one year nursing experience, preferably in oncology. Current licensure as an RN in Virginia preferred. Current BCLS or ACLS certification required. OCN, SoCRA, or ACRP certification preferred. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. #J-18808-Ljbffr