Oncology Research Consultant RN

Department:

80096 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Clinical Trials: Morehead

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This role will support the EPIC intake, drug build and treatment validation process, which are essential tasks for clinical trial activation. In addition, this role will collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure EPIC treatment builds are accurately built to comply with protocol requirements and institutional billing standards.
Other Skills:

• Able to manage multiple tasks producing high quality work
  
• Able to work across multiple teams within the CTO and other LCI departments Self-starter and results driven
  
• Strong attention to details
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Remote / hybrid position, M - F (8am-5pm)
  

Pay Range

$ $64.95

Essential Functions

• Competently fulfills the job responsibilities of the Oncology Research Coordinator, and:
• Assists Principal Investigator and team in evaluating feasibility of research studies.
• Develops study budget in collaboration with team.
• Coordinates documentation for regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates trial-related activity of patients on protocols.
• Coordinates, follows, and evaluates patient participation in clinical trials to ensure compliance with the protocol.
• Coordinates protocol-specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, eligibility screening, symptom management, toxicity assessment, and monitoring of responses.
• Coordinates protocol-specific scheduling of tests and specimen collection across LCI locations.
• Monitors and reports significant study events including adverse events and protocol amendments, activity, status, and closures.
• Performs required study procedures, collects data, analyzes data and makes decisions regarding the clinical research study conduct, including initial screening, assessment, care, reassessment and modification of care in consultation with PI and team.
• Assists in data analysis and drafting of clinical study reports.
• Develops, updates and/or implements standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Serves as a team leader.
• Serves as the key resource for Principal Investigator, physicians and research team and acts as the primary liaison with sponsors to facilitate study initiation, execution and termination.
• Ensures accurate and timely data collection, submission, and query resolution.
• Coordinates protocol-level documentation to ensure regulatory and institutional compliance.
• Educates patients and families about research studies, treatments, side effects and follow-up, as appropriate.
• Coordinates protocol activities across Levine Cancer Institute.
• Collaborates with investigators through attendance at Section meetings, conferences, and other meetings.

Physical Requirements

Primarily works in an office setting. Requires full range of body motion; sitting for extensive periods of time; walking, standing, reading, and writing/keyboarding. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range. Must speak and read/write clearly in English. Must be able to be mobile within the entire healthcare system and other locations that participate in LCI clinical trials.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must hold a valid applicable state or South Carolina (as applicable) Board of Nursing license. Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of clinical research experience with a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization or equivalent experience required; or Master's Degree and 2 years of clinical research experience with a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization or equivalent experience required; or a minimum of 6 years clinical research experience with a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization or equivalent experience required with no degree. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing or other health/science degree concentration preferred. CPR certification required. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, especially cancer care and/or clinical research. Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP, RAPS, etc.) preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Conducts and develops all aspects of clinical, regulatory, business, and other research- related activities and documentation for clinical trials on behalf of the Levine Cancer Institute, following industry standards and applicable regulations including FDA/OHRP guidance, GCP and ICH.

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