Job Description
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Research / Clinical Research for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Research / Clinical Research
- Discipline: RN
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
SHIFT:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Bachelors Degree required
- Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- 3-5 years research or clinical research experience
- Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Ability at a basic level to input and analyze data and generate reports, especially in REDCap databases.
- Position requires tact and diplomacy to successfully motivate/educate subjects and staff, and knowledge of research regulations and research compliance requirements, including Protection of Human Subjects.
- Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all 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 multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
- The Clinical Research Nurse II (CRN II) will report directly to the Medical Director (MD) of the Cancer Clinical Trials Program and the Administrative Director in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Will work with providers to identify potentially eligible patients for open clinical trials and meet with potential research subjects to review consent forms and discuss trial requirements. Will see patients during required study visits and, partnering with the clinical research coordinator, ensure compliance with study requirements. The Clinical Research Nurse will also provide clinical perspective and information to regulatory coordinators as needed to facilitate trial activation.
As clinically facing research staff, it is expected that the Clinical Research Nurse will spend the majority of their time in clinic seeing active study patients and will be expected to follow and evaluate 4-6 patients per day 4 days/week (16-24 patients per week).
Administrative:
- Assists principal investigator with clinical trial protocol review process and protocol development as appropriate.
- Collaborates with the quality assurance of clinical trials in developing protocol specific materials.
Research:
- Assists with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials.
- Coordinates scheduling of patient’s laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits. Coordinates with clinical research coordinators and collaborates with staff within respective disease groups and with outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials.
Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials.
- Collaborates with Care Coordination for all patient care referrals. Collaborates with primary nurse (infusion, radiation, surgical) in assuring that patient care needs are met.
- Completes orders required specimens for analysis and monitors test results, as appropriate. Documents in charts as appropriate 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 with attention to patient safety and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
- Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, licensure/registration requirements, and professional scope and standards.
- Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. About Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
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