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Clinical Research Nurse 1 - Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center - Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) (https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/about/) seeks to prevent, treat and cure cancers by linking scientific discovery, expert and compassionate patient care, quality education and partnership with the community - guided by the principle of cura personalis – care for others.

Job Overview

Serves as Clinical Research Nurse 1 for phase I, II and III oncology clinical trials conducted in the Lombardi Clinical Trials Office (Lombardi CTO) at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Incumbent duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administer overall coordination of assigned clinical trials throughout the trial lifecycle

• Collaborate with investigators and more senior study team members by participating in recruitment and selection of study participants; document and collect data to support protocol screening and determine compliance with eligibility requirements

• Interface with study participants and obtain and document informed consent according to protocol, institutional policies, and regulatory guidelines

• Coordinate or conduct study-related procedures and assessments while maintaining protocol integrity and patient safety and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

• Assist in the assessment, management, and coordination across the continuum of care (outpatient, inpatient, and home), including triage of phone calls, symptom management, and proactive patient communication

• Document all study related activity, including medical data, in the participant’s medical record - and when applicable, the patient research chart, in compliance with protocol and sponsor requirements.

• Conduct follow-up with study participants in accordance with established standards and protocols

• Provide clinical and administrative nursing support to Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Nurse positions

• Ensure site compliance with research protocols by reviewing all regulatory requirements to confirm implementation of appropriate methods, practices, and procedures for all research activities

• Coordinate collection of research specimens per protocol requirements with Clinical Research Coordinators

• Provide patient education about clinical trial participation, treatment, potential side effects, and required testing

• Schedule/conduct in-service training for appropriate staff on assigned clinical trials.

• Regularly update the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) with patient information and key dates to support responsible financial management of clinical trials with Clinical Research Coordinators

• Collaborate with Data Coordinator(s) to assure the documentation for the clinical trial is complete and accurate; and assist with query resolution in a timely manner

• Document and report serious adverse events per protocol and institutional policy

• Act as a liaison with hospital staff, physicians, IRB, review committees, clinical research finance team, and auditors

• Act as a liaison with sponsors during study start-up activities and participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and audits

• Identify potential barriers to patient and physician participation in clinical trials; and develop and implement methods to alleviate those barriers

• Actively participate in meetings, task forces, and committees as assigned

• Perform all duties in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

• Adhere to Georgetown University Medical Center’s philosophies, policies, and SOP

• Work in compliance with Human Subject Protection, patient confidentiality/HIPAA, and GCP

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

• Clinical Operations Team Manager

• Disease Group members: Principal Investigators, Physicians, Clinicians

• Lombardi Clinical Trials Office (CTO) members: Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Coordinators, Data Coordinators, Regulatory Coordinators, Laboratory Technicians

• External department clinicians and staff: Infusion Nurses, Oncology Pharmacists, hospital staff

• Clinical trial sponsors, auditors, and study monitors

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, BLS certification, and RN license in the District of Columbia required.

• 3 to 5 years nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting – preference for up to 2 years of clinical research experience

• Strong candidates exhibit: ♦ Knowledge of clinical research, research processes, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ♦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ♦ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail♦ Reliability and ability to prioritize competing responsibilities

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .

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Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .