Clinical Research Nurse III- Winship Cancer Institute

About the role

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. It focuses on discovering cures for cancer, inspiring hope, and integrating new advances in clinical trials management.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an expert research nurse or coordinates a multi-center trial.
• Provides direction in auditing and monitoring activities.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to establish research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials management.
• Develops and conducts patient and family education.
• Provides leadership and expertise in identifying and writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures and correspondence.
• Counsels and trains clinical trials staff, providing updated information on internal processes and resources and external benchmarks.
• Ensures sites fully understand and comply with study protocol and provides training of site coordinators and/or supervision of site coordinators.
• Participates in planning and evaluation processes to improve and advance clinical research within the organization.
• Leads or chairs committees or task forces to address and resolve significant operational issues.
• Represents a study at Patient Safety Monitoring Board meetings at the NIH.
• Regularly functions as a preceptor or mentor.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Four years research nursing experience or four years of clinical nursing experience in a related specialty and two years of research nursing experience.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.
• Must be credentialed through Emory Healthcare in RN II category.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience in oncology research or clinical trials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with standard working hours.

Additional Details

Emory University is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact the Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).