Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Cancer Center

Department

SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials

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Clinical Research

Position Title

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Cancer Center

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator in the Cancer Center manages clinical
research studies by coordinating and participating in a variety of complex
activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis
of clinical research data. This role monitors participant progress, including
documenting and reporting adverse events, and participates in periodic quality
assurance audits of study protocols. The position provides professional nursing
care and patient monitoring for clinical trials and works collaboratively with
multidisciplinary teams, research personnel, and hospital staff to recruit,
screen, educate, and support participants throughout the clinical study
coordination process.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) mission is to discover novel
therapies and treatments for oncology patients. We are the region's only
National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center where patients
gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and
world class research.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined

* Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing
process for patients in accordance with physician orders, institutional SOPs,
and state licensure scope of practice.

* Assure that all professional nursing care provided is conducted in accordance
with all KUMC and other regulatory requirements and is in accordance with the
scope of practice for the nursing license held.

* Recruit, educate potential patients for and evaluate potential patient
eligibility for clinical trials seeking guidance from Clinical Research
Supervisor.

* Assist clinical staff with maintaining source documents and submit case
report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials.

* Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal
Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.

* Perform study procedures, as outlined in the protocol and within state and
institutional scope of practice.

* Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained. Track study expenditures
and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies, and study
participants.

* Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews,
and audits. 

* Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project
Manager, as required.

* Support sample collection, processing, handling and shipping as outlined in
the protocol, department expectations, and within institutional/KUMC policy.

* Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling
procedures, communicating with participants.

* Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in
medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria,
and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines
and FDA CFR.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing
of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an
exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and
assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change
at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This role will be fully on-site.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience

* 2 years of related work experience. Relevant education may substitute on a
year for year basis.

* Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPPA).

* Experience with statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in
clinical research.

Licenses/Certifications

* Must have RN license upon hire and throughout duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN-BSN)

Work Experience

* Oncology research experience.

Licenses/Certifications

* Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).

* Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

* Healthcare certifications preferred such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of employment.

Skills

* Communication.

* Presentation skills.

* Organization.

* Multitasking.

* Interpersonal skills.

* Time management.

Required Documents

* Cover Letter

* Resume/CV

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes
health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee
participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans
are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon
hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six
months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military
service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A
retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional
voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
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Employee TYPE

Regular

Time TYPE

Full time

Rate TYPE

Salary

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program
using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is
considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to,
education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements
of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a
reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint
of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed
above. 

Pay Range

$70,200.00 - $105,300.00

Minimum

$70,200.00

Midpoint

$87,700.00

Maximum

$105,300.00