Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator III – The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all of our patients with cancer!

Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research!

The Research Nurse Coordinator III is responsible for all activities associated with clinical study coordination, subject enrollment, data management/integrity, regulatory compliance, project/study evaluation and working with participants and family members.  Coordinates the clinical logistics of the study, and works in tandem with the Research and/or Clinical Nurse who work to provide hands-on clinical care to the research participants.  Applies clinical nursing background and extensive/sophisticated research protocol knowledge to serve as liaison between nursing staff, Principal Investigator, other research staff, and study participants.  Serves as a resource and mentor to the research staff by providing guidance, instruction, training, work-review and leading staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
•    Responsible for clinical study activities, coordination, adherence to protocols and serves as a liaison between study participants, Principal Investigator (PI), and other research staff.
•    Provides educational services to research participants and family regarding study participation, participants current clinical condition, and or disease process.
•    Assesses and documents adverse events as reported by research participants, works closely with PI to document according to department process (grade, attribution, treatment, etc.), and reports to regulatory and sponsor as required.
•    Records research data where assessed or reported by patient (i.e. symptoms of treatment).
•    Creates and presents education materials to the interdisciplinary team to on study requirements.
•    Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create and communicate a plan of care.
•    Triages patient by phone and provides clinical information to the patient.
•    Completes and documents study participant enrollment, assessment/reassessment, education, and follow-up activities and ensures protocol is followed.
•    Coordinates study participant tests and procedures as required.
•    Prepares data spreadsheets for Investigator and/or department.
•    Performs general oversight of research portfolio as it pertains to the clinical coordination of the studies.
•    Serves as a resource and mentor to other research staff by providing training, work review and leading staff.
•    Provides mentorship, instruction and expertise to team members on study requirements and clinical coordination of the studies.
•    May assist with grant proposals, publication preparation, and/or presentations.
•    May process, ship, track or otherwise handle research specimens.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Health Science required.
Master’s Degree, Nursing or Health Science preferred.

Licenses:

RN State License California, Required.
Basic Life Support (BLS), Required.
Certification In Clinical Research SOCRA or ACPR. Required. 

Experience:

5 years Clinical Nursing Experience required.
5 years Clinical Research Experience required.

Physical Demands:

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting 50 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. Pushing 75 lbs. Pulling 75 lbs. Balancing, Stooping, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination, Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions 

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Req ID

: HRC1325626

Working Title

: Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator III – The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

Department

: Angeles Research Inst

Business Entity

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

Job Category

: Nursing

Job Specialty

: Research

Overtime Status

: NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift

: Day

Shift Duration

: 10 hour

Base Pay

: $48.21 – $77.14

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