Duke University

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Duke University • $66K — $107K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited BSN or nursing program; RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within two years.
  • Current RN licensure in North Carolina; must maintain compliance with training competencies.
  • Minimum 12 months of clinical nursing experience required.
  • Preferred oncology or research experience to enhance understanding of clinical trials.
  • BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead recruitment and retention strategies for oncology clinical trials.
  • Manage participant screening, enrollment, and consent documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional research requirements and maintain study documentation.
  • Assist in developing study plans, including COI and data monitoring procedures.
  • Serve as primary liaison with study sponsors, contributing to effective communication.
  • Utilize EDC systems for precise data entry and resolve data discrepancies.
  • Mentor team members and support ongoing education and professional development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental care programs.
  • Generous retirement benefits.
  • Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs.
  • Opportunities for career development and continuing education.
Full Job Description
Provide leadership and coordination in the conduct of multiple, complex oncology clinical trials and research studies including Investigational Products (IP) for the Duke Cancer Institute's (DCI) Thoracic Clinical Research Program (TNA). The Oncology Clinical Research Unit (CRU) oversees the conduct of research. Minimum Qualifications Education Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or an Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. All registered nurses without a Bachelor degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. Maintain compliance with required hospital and unit specific training competencies as well as an active RN status with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON). Exception: Registered nurses hired before September 1, 2016 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification. Experience Twelve months of appropriate clinical nursing experience is required. Preferences The preferred candidate will have oncology or research experience. Be Bold. Operations, Study and Site Management - 35% Effort Employ strategies to maintain recruitment and retention rates, and assist participants with individual needs. Collect information to determine appropriate study feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies. Evaluate processes to identify issues related to recruitment and retention rates; offer solutions. Work closely with the Principal Investigator [PI] and study team to recruit, screen and enroll participants for studies. Conduct and document consent for study participants. Schedule participants and conduct visits for studies; conduct and document visits. Coordinate study activities with teammates and colleagues to successfully implement and conduct the study. Recognize and offer solutions to study problems. Escalate issues appropriately. Take part in site initiation and closeout visits. Assist in the development of new studies. Maintain study's compliance with institutional requirements and policies. Maintain appropriate study-level documentation including regulatory binders, enrollment logs, and patient registration in the system of record. Record adverse events [AE] and report promptly. Oversee maintenance of Delegation of Authority Logs and training of key personnel on study specific duties. Assist with the development of Conflict of Interest [COI], Data Safety Monitoring Plans [DSMPs], and Research Data Security Plans [RDSPs]. Assist with the coordination of external monitoring boards. Follow procedures and documentation of study payment and participant care expenses in a timely fashion. Monitor financial study milestones and report appropriately. Coordinate with financial teams and participate in budget development. Assist with study budgets and closeouts. Communication - 10% Effort Serve as primary liaison with sponsors, study personnel and PI for assigned studies. Collaborate, and communicate with other study personnel as required. Communicate concerns clearly in a professional manner. Respond timely to emails, phone calls and questions. Refer more complex questions and escalate issues to others as appropriate. Data - 5% Effort Use Electronic Data Capture [EDC] systems and enter data accurately. Detect issues related to data capture, collection or management and suggest solutions. Comply with required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security and provenance. Recognize and report vulnerabilities related to security of physical and electronic data. Assist in investigating incomplete, inaccurate or missing data and documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data. Leadership - 5% Effort Actively network. Provide leadership within the team. Actively and proactively participate in team meetings, committees, task forces and ad hoc groups. Encourage career development by actively seeking out continuing education opportunities. Participate in scientific presentations and publications. Serve as an expert resource for colleagues and teammates. Mentor staff, including those in the same job title. Support colleagues in their project work; encourage completion. Ethics - 5% Effort Communicate to study staff and research participants the difference between clinical and research activities, and the risks and benefits of study participations. Recognize when staff and patients are having difficulty with the distinction and work hard to help them understand the differences. Summarize and clarify for study teams, the professional guidelines and code of ethics related to the conduct of clinical research. Know and follow policies, standard operating procedures [SOPs], regulations and protocol requirements that govern clinical research. Maintain Duke and project specific training and certification requirements. RN Responsibilities - 40% Effort • Ambulatory Medication Administration • Medication management to include patient education on specific study medications and side effects • Adult Chemotherapy Administration • Basic Dysrhythmia Review • Review clinical laboratory results • Assess patient to recognize adverse events, check patient compliance, provide education and appropriate interventions as guided by Principal Investigator [PI]. • Interact effectively with medical team. Other work as assigned. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $66,265.00 to USD $107,096.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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