Oncology Clinical Research Nurse/Coordinator

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research RN to support our office in Norfolk.

About the role

This is a full-time, hybrid position. 80% of the job will be computer-based, with limited direct patient care in a non-RN Clinical Research Coordinator capacity.

Responsibilities

• Present trial concepts, objectives, and treatment details to potential patients for various cellular therapy trials, while conducting detailed assessment and screening to determine their eligibility.
• Participate in the informed consent process and enroll patients on protocol.
• Collect and maintain regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations.
• Participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interacting with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
• Coordinate patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
• Collaborate with the physician to review patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to drug study, and thoroughly document all findings.
• Work directly with other research bases and/or sponsors.
• Oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
• Communicate with physicians regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education (BSN preferred).
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience, preferably in oncology.
• Current licensure as an RN in Virginia preferred.
• Current BCLS or ACLS certification required.
• OCN, SoCRA, or ACRP certification preferred.
• Experience in clinical research preferred.
• Experience with computer data entry and database management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent, and regulatory documents.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
• Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay

Compensation range: $47,964.80 - $128,939.20. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, licensure, and skills that align with the role.