Clinical Research Nurse I-III

• Registered Nurse plus three (3) year of general nursing and/or general research experience
• Obtain CRS certification within two (2) years of hire

• BSN
• Oncology experience
• Clinical research experience

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• Registered Nurse plus three (3) years of general research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, research nursing, and research patient management
• Obtain CRS certification within two (2) years of hire

• Registered Nurse plus Five (5) or more years clinical research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, research nursing and research patient management
• CCRP, CCRC or equivalent professional certification required at hire. CRS certification required within two (2) years of hire

• →Coordinates screening, consenting, enrollment, treatment/observation, and follow-up of subjects in cancer trials.
• →Ensures treating physicians and subjects proceed through treatment phases on schedule without deviation.
• →Advises the PI on study and data collection requirements.
• →Represents the department and investigators at local, regional, and national meetings.
• →Facilitates effective communication among staff, PIs, research/clinical professionals, UAMS senior leaders, and study sponsors.
• →Assists with developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance plans and develops SOPs as needed.
• →Serves as the general administrator and liaison for the PI, research subjects, human-testing compliance, privacy/HIPAA compliance, research/clinical professionals, and the granting or funding entity related to the research protocol.
• →Ensures strict adherence to all regulatory requirements, such as reporting serious adverse events within the timeline required by the study sponsor and the Institutional Review Board.
• →Prepares high-quality written documents; analyzes data and formulates conclusions.
• →Maintains accurate, up-to-date clinical and research documentation, as well as database information, for all assigned protocol subjects.
• →Thoroughly evaluates patients for eligibility prior to enrollment.
• →Conducts clinical-based review of systems at appropriate patient visits and ensures all study procedures are conducted per protocol-specific requirements.
• →Provides extensive education to patients and their caregivers/families, works closely with patients’ local physicians, and assists physicians in patient management.
• →Conducts necessary measures to ensure study subjects follow strict protocol compliance.
• →Works with the CRN Team Lead and CRAs to collect and manage patient information.
• →Ensures information provided to CRAs for data entry is complete and accurate and assists CRAs with query resolution and monitoring/auditing visits and responses.
• →Provides training for staff and investigators.
• →Develops and implements process improvements and participates in developing electronic infrastructure.
• →Participates in ongoing professional training.
• →May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.