Registered Nurse (RN), Research Coordinator, Radiation Oncology
University of Maryland Medical System
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Job Description
Under general supervision, coordinates the implementation of research protocols approved for activation at the University of Maryland Medical System. Participates in complex clinical trial; ability; ability to work independently. Acts as a resource to the Research Nurse Coordinators.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Screens patients for eligibility to enter research studies. Ensures that diagnostic tests required for entry to a study are ordered and performed. Assists physicians and/or principal investigators in obtaining informed consent.
- Conducts patient/family education concerning clinical studies.
- Administers investigational drugs as required by treatment protocols.
- Follows the clinical course of patients entered on clinical research studies by obtaining results of diagnostic studies, assessing patients for complications, and recording patient data onto study forms.
- Independently or in collaboration with the departmental research technician, obtains, processes, and ships clinical samples from patients in accordance to protocol guidelines
- Records pertinent patient information on flow sheets and other case report forms and delegates these tasks to data management staff when appropriate.
- Communicates with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other departmental review committees.
- Confirms appropriateness of drug doses in accordance with protocols.
- Acts as a consultant to members of the health care team.
- Educates faculty and hospital staff by providing written and oral presentations related to protocol treatment administration and procedures.
- Communicates treatment modifications and amendments to faculty and staff.
- Prepares study results for presentation and/or publication.
Company Description
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR A CLINICAL RESEARCH RN!
Monday through Friday, Days
Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible health care services in partnership with our community.
We are proud to provide a wide range of services throughout Prince George's County including a Primary Stroke Center, part of the University of Maryland Rehabilitation Network and Level II Trauma Center at our Medical Center in Largo.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Patient Safety
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
Additional Information
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