Clinical Research Coordinator/RN

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers - Centennial, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Centennial, CO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Clinical Research Coordinator/RN at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is responsible for managing clinical trials and ensuring compliance with protocols while providing exceptional care to cancer patients. This role requires a blend of clinical expertise and research knowledge, focusing on patient eligibility, data collection, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes in oncology research.

Responsibilities

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility and presents trial concepts to them.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements and provides patient education regarding investigational drugs.
• Maintains investigational drug accountability and documents findings related to patient condition and protocol compliance.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations.
• Participates in required training and education programs for clinic staff regarding clinical research.
• Collaborates with Research Site Leader in the study selection process and may work with other research bases or sponsors.
• Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff to develop action plans.
• Compiles and reports protocol activity, accrual data, and research financial information to administration and physicians.
• Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to ensure protocol compliance and communicates study requirements to physicians.
• Provides a safe environment for patients and staff by complying with regulatory standards and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred) with a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of practice and current BLS or ACLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology, clinical trials, and GCP concepts.
• Experience with computer data entry and database management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret technical documents.

Nice-to-haves

• OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Potential for research bonus after one year
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee paid critical illness and accident insurance