Sr. Research Nurse (Radiation Oncology & Molecular Radiation Sciences)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Research Nurse to coordinate and implement assigned clinical trials within our research program. This position requires expertise in radiation oncology and clinical research compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in the development and preparation of research and administrative documents, including consent forms and eligibility checklists.
• Membership on the Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials Review Committee, evaluating and participating in the development of new protocols.
• Reviews and assesses new protocols for clarity, thoroughness, and logistical feasibility, ensuring subject safety.
• Evaluates the impact of new protocols on resources and proposes improvements.
• Collaborates in the design of methods for collecting data, ensuring short- and long-term objectives are met.
• Participates in reviewing Pre-Approval Reviews (PRAs) and OnCore Calendars.
• Ensures IRB approval and study status are active on the CRO protocol library before initiating research activities.
• Attends meetings and represents the department at research, investigator, and protocol initiation meetings.
• Communicates with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Senior Clinical Research Program Manager to address study issues.
• Ensures initial and ongoing eligibility of subjects and develops recruitment strategies to meet protocol timelines.
• Attends meetings where patients may be identified as potential study participants.
• Monitors study team compliance with required procedures and reviews ongoing data regarding clinical research studies.
• Manages and prioritizes multiple projects, integrating new clinical trials with current research activity.
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families regarding clinical trial protocols.
• Coordinates and presents continuing education programs for Clinical Research Nurses and others involved in the research process.
• Attends and participates in in-service and external trainings for professional growth and development.
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions and proposes alternative methods to meet individual patient needs.
• Evaluates patient participation in assigned clinical trials and identifies barriers to compliance.
• Plans and proposes means to overcome identified barriers to protocol compliance.
• Ability to contribute to manuscript, poster presentations, and abstracts, including authorship.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with members of other healthcare disciplines to facilitate clinical and research outcomes.
• Provides guidance and direction to other healthcare professionals in implementing research protocols.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland
• Two years of experience in the specialty or a related area
• Current CPR certification
• Maintain current licensure and certification for duration of employment
• Completion of the JHH credentialing process prior to start date
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• General computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams), EPIC, REDCap, OnCore, and other systems used in Radiation Oncology such as Mosaiq and OncoBrowser

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($94,580 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Schedule

M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm