Clinical Research Nurse II

About the role

The Clinical Research Nurse II (CRN II) reports directly to the Medical Director of the Cancer Clinical Trials Program and the Administrative Director in Hematology and Medical Oncology. The CRN II is primarily responsible for performing clinical and patient-facing tasks for patients on study, working with providers to identify potentially eligible patients for open clinical trials, meeting with potential research subjects to review consent forms and discuss trial requirements, and seeing patients during required study visits. Partnering with the clinical research coordinator, the CRN II ensures compliance with study requirements and provides clinical perspective to regulatory coordinators to facilitate trial activation. As clinically facing research staff, the CRN II spends the majority of their time in clinic seeing active study patients, following and evaluating 4–6 patients per day, 4 days per week (16–24 patients per week).

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is committed to providing exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. The Cancer Care Center supports patients during all aspects of their care—from diagnosis through treatment and recovery—through a comprehensive, multi-specialty team approach that includes cancer support programs, patient navigation, social work, nutrition, and genetic counseling.

Responsibilities

• Research: Assists principal investigator with clinical trial protocol review and development; collaborates with quality assurance on protocol-specific materials; assists with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials; coordinates scheduling of laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions, and clinic visits; monitors test results; coordinates with clinical research coordinators and collaborates with staff within disease groups and outside organizations to complete clinical research trials.
• Clinical: Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients on clinical trials; collaborates with Care Coordination for patient care referrals; collaborates with primary nurses (infusion, radiation, surgical) to assure patient care needs are met; provides protocol education to patients and families, adapting interactions based on age-specific, cultural, and other needs; completes orders for required specimens and monitors test results; administers medications as necessary; documents in charts and communicates observations and findings to protocol investigator and attending physicians; provides protocol in-service training and serves as a resource to the health care team; monitors the environment of care for patient safety and regulatory compliance; maintains evidence-based clinical practice consistent with nursing policies, licensure requirements, and professional standards; fosters an environment sensitive to diverse populations.
• Professional Development: Identifies areas for professional growth and formulates goals; pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations; participates in committees; meets annual evaluation requirements and competencies; collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Baccalaureate degree required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; current basic cardiac life support (BLS) certification.
• Experience: 3–5 years of research or clinical research experience and/or oncology nursing experience required.

Skills

• Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
• Basic ability to input and analyze data and generate reports, especially in REDCap databases.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and timely.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a systematic, logical, and timely manner.
• Tact and diplomacy to motivate/educate subjects and staff; knowledge of research regulations and compliance requirements, including Protection of Human Subjects.
• Ability to maintain strict protocols for confidential or sensitive information.
• Previous experience with grant writing, IRB submissions, data management, study coordination, and database development (preferred).
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Bilingual or multilingual skills appropriate to the patient population served (a plus).
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial, and ethnic populations.
• Strong patient communication and patient education skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career advancement and professional development: ongoing training and development opportunities, especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research
• Pioneering research: engagement in groundbreaking research projects at the forefront of biomedical science

Pay

Compensation range: $89,500.00 – $130,000.00 annually. This range is based on minimum job qualifications; base pay considers education, experience, skills, certifications/licensures as they relate to position requirements, business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Total compensation includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. Range based on Boston-area data and subject to modification based on geographic location.

Schedule

40 hours per week, administrative. Clinical research nurse expected to spend the majority of time in clinic seeing active study patients, following and evaluating 4–6 patients per day, 4 days per week (16–24 patients per week).