Position Title

Oncology Clinical Research Registered Nurse Specialist - Hybrid

KU Clinical Research Center 4330

Position Summary / Career Interest:The Clinical Research Nurse Specialist is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert and provides ethical, evidenced-based, safe and compassionate nursing care.  The RN-Clinical Research Specialist focuses on protocol analysis, review, and compliance by educating staff and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to create nursing resources for execution of study deliverables. The RN-Clinical Research Specialist is familiar with The University of Kansas Health System clinical and research policies and procedures. The RN-Clinical Research Specialist collaborates with providers, nursing leadership, registered nurses, clinical research coordinators, research lab coordinators, and study sponsors to ensure best practice and adherence to Health System policies and procedures and research protocols. The RN-Clinical Research Specialist supports and adheres to The University of Kansas Hospital Code of Ethics and Business Standards. 

Join our team in a newly created role focused on reviewing complex research protocols (100+ pages), becoming the subject matter expert, and supporting study implementation. No patient interaction—collaboration is with nurses, providers, and study teams.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 hour shift

Shift: Hybrid after orientation

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Collaborate with investigators, practitioners, coordinators, sponsors, and nursing leaders to review and prepare for upcoming clinical trials.Review and analyze potential trial protocols to determine site feasibility and readiness during study startup, including a thorough evaluation of nursing activities, to identify any potential barriers for compliance or conflicts with SOPs.Collaborate with research coordinators to create and maintain nursing order sets to ensure protocol compliance.Collaborate with research lab staff to create and maintain nursing tip sheets and flowsheets to ensure protocol compliance.Collaborates with nursing leadership, research coordinators, and other departments within the Health System to create workflows for completing protocol-required assessments outside of the Clinical Research Center.Review treatment Beacon plans prior to study activation to ensure protocol compliance and accuracy for nursing.Attend trial-related meetings with sponsors, investigators, and practitioners.Represent nursing at Disease Working Group meetings to support the safety of the patients and staff and to ensure research protocol deliverables are feasible at the research site.Provide education and training to staff regarding newly approved and amended existing clinical trials.Review and analyze protocol amendments. Review and update nursing orders, tip sheets, and flowsheets as needed based on amendments.Promotes open and effective communication among practitioners, nursing, research teams, and other departments.Ensure the welfare and safety of all patients participating in clinical trials are protected, and that all legal, privacy and confidentiality protection measures are implemented.Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.Coordinate with sponsor, Research Institute, IRB, or FDA as necessary to support studies.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing Registered Nurse

Preferred Education and Experience

Hematology/Oncology Nursing Experience2 or more years Relevant Clinical Research Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of NursingBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Complete and maintain training in Human Subject Protection, GCP, HIPPA and the Informed Consent process within 60 DaysChemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy within 1 Year

Knowledge Requirements

Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skillsRead and comprehend complex clinical trial protocols and make recommendations for consideration including site selection and resource impactKnowledge of clinical trial development and regulatory process preferredAbility to engage in self-directed education and development and work independentlyComplete and maintain training in Human Subjects Protection, GCP, HIPAA, and the informed consent process requiredCreate tools and education for nursing teams executing the clinical trialBasic typing and word processing ability

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-47867

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Need help finding the right job?

We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.