Research Nurse Specialist 2, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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Organization:

Pediatric Hematology

Job Summary:

The Research Nurse Specialist 2 (RNS 2) is responsible for the assuring the integrity and quality of the clinical research trial is maintained. The RNS 2 plans and implements recruitment procedures for potential participants, manages enrollment of the trial from screening to randomization to study completion, ensures compliance with protocols and overall research and clinical objectives, manages study related procedures as required by the protocol, maintains accurate and timely documentation, and maintains communication with the sponsor. Coordination and administration of clinical trials under the direction of the Principal Investigator for the assigned studies.

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KEY FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Key Function #1: Advanced knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research, and stipulations of sponsor contracts or requirements and incorporates them in the conduct of research. Applies Childrens Oncology Group policy into daily practice for applicable clinical trials. Compliantly, accurately, and proficiently prepares, processes, and manages new research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications, and adverse event reports.

Specific Examples Management of source documentation of visits, adverse event documentation and grading, and protocol visit timing.

Key Function #2: Utilizes nursing skill to complete research protocols including patient recruitment, screening, and organizing of study visits. Works collaboratively with other staff and departments to complete research protocols, including performing study procedures such as assessing participant eligibility and recruitment, arranging necessary schedules and procedures, completing required participant registration in OnCore or Sponsor EDC, tracking medication usage and other protocol specific investigational procedures.

Specific Examples This position will work collaboratively with several teams to provide visit support and coordination based on accrual demands.

Key Function #3 Participates in the ongoing informed consent process, ensuring that human subjects, their families, and other health care providers clearly understand what is expected of and from them in the course of participating in a clinical/translational trial. This includes ensuring proper completion of informed consents by other personnel prior to processing.

Specific Examples This position will assist in consent and re-consent of clinical trial patients to help increase compliance to sponsor and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program and 1 year experience. Registered Nurse Required.

Experience: 1 year of experience

Licensure, Certification and Registration: Registered Nurse License required

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We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. 

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (