Job Description
Clinical Research Nurse II - Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
Requirements Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of
Georgetown University Medical Center , seeks to prevent, treat, and cure cancers by linking scientific discovery, expert and compassionate patient care, quality education and partnership with the community - guided by the principle of cura personalis, 'care for the whole person.' Georgetown Lombardi is the research engine driving clinical cancer research at MedStar Health in the D.C. Metro area and Hackensack Meridian Health in northern New Jersey.
The
Clinical Research Nurse II serves as Clinical Research Nurse I for phase I, II and III oncology clinical trials conducted in the Lombardi Clinical Trials Office (Lombardi CTO) at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. They regularly update the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) with patient information and key dates to support the responsible financial management of clinical trials with Clinical Research Coordinators. Acting as a liaison with sponsors during study start-up activities and participating in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and audits, the incumbent has duties include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for overall coordination of assigned clinical trials throughout the trial lifecycle.
- Collaborate with investigators and more senior study team members by participating in recruitment and selection of study participants; document and collect data to support protocol screening and determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
- Interface with study participants and obtain and document informed consent according to protocol, institutional policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Coordinate or conduct study-related procedures and assessments while maintaining protocol integrity and patient safety and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Assist in the assessment, management, and coordination across the continuum of care (outpatient, inpatient, and home) including triage of phone calls, symptom management, and proactive patient communication.
- Document all study related activity, including medical data, in the participant's medical record and when applicable, the patient research chart, in compliance with protocol and sponsor requirements.
- Conduct follow-up with study participants in accordance with established standards and protocols, providing clinical and administrative nursing support to the Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Nurse positions.
- Ensure site compliance with research protocols by reviewing all regulatory requirements to confirm implementation of appropriate methods, practices, and procedures for all research activities.
- Coordinate collection of research specimens per protocol requirements with Clinical Research Coordinators, providing patient education about clinical trial participation, treatment, potential side effects, and required testing.
- Schedule/conduct in-service training for appropriate staff on assigned clinical trials, collaborating with Data Coordinator(s) to assure the documentation for the clinical trial is complete and accurate and assisting with query resolution in a timely manner.
- Document and report serious adverse events per protocol and institutional policy, acting as a liaison with hospital staff, physicians, IRB, review committees, clinical research finance team, and auditors.
- Identify potential barriers to patient and physician participation in clinical trials, developing and implementing methods to alleviate those barriers.
- Actively participate in meetings, task forces, and committees as assigned.
- Perform all duties in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and adhere to Georgetown University Medical Center's philosophies, policies, and SOPs, working in compliance with Human Subject Protection, patient confidentiality/HIPAA, and GCP.
Work Interactions - Clinical Operations Team Manager
- Disease Group members: Principal Investigators, Physicians, Clinicians
- Lombardi Clinical Trials Office (CTO) members: Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Coordinators, Data Coordinators, Regulatory Coordinators, Laboratory Technicians
- External department clinicians and staff: Infusion Nurses, Oncology Pharmacists, hospital staff
- Clinical trial sponsors, auditors, and study monitors
Requirements and Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, BLS certification, and RN license in the District of Columbia
- Three to five (3-5) years nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting
- Up to two (2) years of clinical research experience preferred
- Knowledge of clinical research, research processes, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Reliable and able to prioritize competing responsibilities
Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as
On-Campus . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: .
Current compensation is 66,783 - 153,650 USD Annually.
Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$66,783.00 - $126,720.23
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .
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