Research Nurse / Study Coordinator II

About the role

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI-designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve.

Responsibilities

• Study Coordinator II: Coordinating relevant care and protocol required testing for subjects enrolled on an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials.
• Interpreting and collecting medical and clinical data for prospective and existing enrolled subjects on assigned clinical trials.
• Maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials.
• Collaborating with coordinators and research staff, investigators, physicians, nurses, and other key personnel in the clinics, hospitals, and at the Cancer Center to ensure compliance with protocol requirements and satisfactory care for patients enrolled on research protocols.
• Research Nurse: Subject care and navigation for enrolled subjects including:
  • Facilitating appointments, consults, and data abstraction prior to visits.
  • Coeordinating treatment plans with investigators, clinicians, and other related staff in the clinics.
  • Communicating test results and findings, clarifying and counseling where needed/appropriate.
  • Aiding subjects and their families in navigating the healthcare systems as related to their treatment.
  • Serving as point of contact for subjects and their healthcare team.
  • Coordinating relevant care and protocol required testing for subjects enrolled on an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials.
  • Interpreting and collecting medical and clinical data for prospective and existing enrolled subjects on assigned clinical trials.
  • Maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials.
  • Coeordinating sample collection, analysis, and shipping for assigned trials.

Qualifications

• Study Coordinator II: Knowledge/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Health Care, Basic Sciences, or related field. Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience and/or training in clinical research, research coordination, and/or oncology preferred. Extensive experience with research databases and/or subject-level data management.
• Skills/Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong experience with research databases and data entry/management systems. Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data and documentation. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive research information appropriately.
• Research Nurse: Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care, Basic Sciences, or related field. Six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant experience and/or training in clinical research or oncology. Extensive experience with research databases and/or subject-level data management.
• Skills/Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong knowledge of clinical research processes and regulatory requirements. Experience with clinical research databases and data management systems. Excellent organizational and documentation skills. Strong ability to manage complex clinical and research workflows.

Preferred

• Study Coordinator II: Knowledge/Experience: Experience in oncology research and/or clinical trials coordination.
• Qualities: Forward-thinking mindset with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Highly resourceful team player with ability to work independently when needed. Strong written communication, organization, and professionalism.
• Skills/Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to collaborate with investigators, physicians, clinical staff, sponsors, and external partners. Strong emotional intelligence and adaptability in dynamic environments. Excellent delegation and prioritization skills. Strong customer service orientation.
• Research Nurse: Experience in an academic medical center or cancer center research environment.
• Qualities: Forward-thinking, highly accountable professional with ability to meet high-performance goals. Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams. Highly professional, discreet, and independent with strong teamwork orientation. Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Skills/Abilities: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills within clinical/research teams. High emotional intelligence and ability to work in complex clinical environments. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Strong adaptability in managing competing priorities. Strong commitment to high-quality customer and stakeholder service.