Oncology Clincl Research Nurse

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Job : 294150

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood draws and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.

• Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials - Review study protocols, primary disease category and investigational drug information;
  Familiarity with all study requirements;
  Communicate and make arrangements with the different areas of AU that may be involved in the study (ice radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.);
  Set up studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies;
  Adapt study for changes due to study amendments and extensions.
• Recruitments of Subjects - Familiarity with inclusion/exclusion criteria;
  Prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators;
  Prepare any advertisements for institutional approval;
  Prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual;
  Become the liaison between sources of referral (i.e. clinical staff, community groups and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator;
  Screen patients for inclusion/exclusion criteria;
  Verify informed consent procedures.
• Conduct of Study - Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures;
  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and AU requirements;
  Obtain laboratory samples;
  Obtain vital signs, perform ECGs when required and assist physician with physical examinations;
  Conduct Good Clinical Practices.
• Medical Management - Assess patient's general health;
  Accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB;
  Notify Principal Investigator of patient's condition;
  Provide assistance to Principal Investigators for management of adverse events;
  Schedule any required follow-up procedures for resolution of adverse events.
• Study Documentation &…