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Sr. Research Nurse

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 11, 2020

The Department of Oncology is seeking a full time Sr. Research Nurse. This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of assigned clinical trials within the Developmental Therapeutics Program and will report to the Principal Investigator(s), Research Nurse Manager, and Lead Research Nurse.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Project Management

1. Pre-study:

  • Anticipates research requirements for designated patient populations.
  • May collaborate in development & writing of protocols and consent forms, as appropriate,
  • Collaborates in development and preparation of regulatory documents as appropriate.
  • Applies knowledge of study design to evaluate new protocols.
  • Applies knowledge of federal & local regulations when evaluating new protocols.
  • Reviews & assesses new protocols for clarity, thoroughness, logistical feasibility, maintaining subject safety etc.
  • Evaluates the impact on & availability of resources for assigned clinical trials.
  • Lists & clarifies concerns & questions about new protocols with PI &/or sponsor.
  • Proposes & negotiates alternatives to improve protocol implementation.


2. Pre-initiation:

  • Collaborates in the determination of roles & responsibilities of health care team members in the implementation of assigned trials.
  • Collaborates in the design of appropriate methods for collection of data required for assigned trials.
  • Oversees & collaborates in development of study tools including data collection forms, eligibility checklists, preprinted orders, & distribution of the protocol on the Web Library and Internet (where applicable).
  • Assures receipt of protocol by pharmacy for review & input as appropriate.
  • Assures compliance with local & national regulatory standards.
  • Collaborates with study team and pharmacy to prepare drug data sheets for new trials.
  • Determines that IRB approval has been received prior to initiation of research activity.
  • Represents department at research and protocol initiation meetings.
  • Assures that all elements of a trial are in place before opening to accrual.
  • Communicates with protocol sponsors, NCI, cooperative group and coordinates plans to address issues with PI.
  • Works with CBT on beacon protocol order sets prior to start up and attends institutional PORSCHE meetings for approval of electronic order sets.

3. Recruitment & enrollment: Ensures initial & ongoing eligibility of all subjects for assigned research studies: Same as Level I. Collaborates in the development of recruitment strategies to ensure patient accrual within protocol timeframes.

4. Data collection/Document maintenance: Ensures collection of pertinent data from internal & external sources & monitors compliance with requirements of assigned clinical trials.

  • Applies pharmacological knowledge to assist the investigator in determining adverse event causality & relationship to study drug/procedure.
  • Manages patients on clinical studies while adhering to all protocol mandates and standard of care clinical practice.
  • Assures all clinical protocol deviations are communicated with team for proper documentation and or submission to regulatory agencies.
  • Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of the clinical research process.
  • Demonstrates ability to integrate new clinical trials with current research activity.
  • Works with CBT on beacon protocol order set changes with amendment that require adjustment to original order set plan.


5. Quality Assurance: Evaluates outcomes of clinical trials.

  • Monitors study team compliance with required study procedures & GCP standards.
  • Performs/monitors ongoing data analysis regarding clinical research studies, including toxicities, dose modifications, dose levels, adverse reactions, & response
  • Assumes responsibility for specific QA activities for research teams (i.e., participates in institutional QA process).
  • Participates in sponsor/cooperative group/internal audits/monitoring.
  • Assists with development & review of institutional SOPs pertaining to performance of clinical research.
  • Maintains records of correspondence of faxes, e-mails, IRB/JCCI submissions, FDA submissions, etc.


6. Communication

  • Independently/collaboratively performs responsibilities of Level I.
  • Collaborate closely with study coordinator on patient updates and clinical issues to ensure prompt, accurate reporting to sponsor or other entities is handled within protocol/ regulatory guidelines.


B. Education


1. Patient/Family Education

  • Provides initial and ongoing education to patients and families regarding pertinent clinical trial and clinical management issues.

2. Staff Education

  • Participates in orientation process for new Clinical Research Nurses and Clinical Associates, including mentoring and preceptoring.
  • Coordinates and/or presents continuing education/inservice programs for clinical team/outpatient treatment nurses and or phlebotomy staff as appropriate.
  • Attends and participates in inservice and external trainings, workshops, conferences, and other relevant programs for professional growth and development as relevant.

3. Community

  • Collaborates with other members of the research team in preparing study results for presentation/publication.
  • Given opportunities, authors/coauthors manuscripts for publication in the nursing literature and/or presentation at conferences related to areas of expertise.
  • Identifies nursing research questions related to protocol populations/issues and, with assistance, collaboration, and appropriate financial support, implements nursing research within departmental priorities.
  • Takes advantage of opportunities to make presentations in local community regarding research projects, areas of expertise, etc..


C. Clinical Practice

1. Planning

  • Identifies need and incorporates information from other health care disciplines into clinical research protocol.
  • Plans long-term study patient care in relation to identified and potential problems related to assigned research protocols/patient populations.


2. Implementation

  • Collaborates with health care team to coordinate and facilitate protocol requirements for assigned clinical trials


3. Evaluation

  • Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care s/he has planned, administered, or delegated
  • Evaluates patients response to interventions outlined on study protocol; proposes alternative methods to meet individual patient needs;
  • Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care planned on a long-term basis.
  • Gives rationale for action/inaction based on scientific principles, practice experience, and internal/external regulations.
  • Evaluates patients participation in assigned clinical trials and identifies barriers to compliance.
  • Plans, proposes and evaluates means to overcome identified barriers to protocol compliance.


D. Consultation:

  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with members of other health care disciplines in order to facilitate clinical and research outcomes.
  • Provides guidance and direction to other health care professionals (internal and external) in implementation of research protocols.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of collaborative role with other health care professionals.


E. Clinical Responsibilities:
Perform clinical duties as assigned.


F. Supervisory Responsibilities:Provides supervision and oversight of Clinical Associates as assigned.

G. Supervision:Reports to Research Nurse Manager, Lead Research Nurse, and Principal Investigator(s).

H. Working Conditions

  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, radiation, and pharmacologic agents. Safety regulations must be followed.
  • Work schedules are determined by protocol activity and may demand flexible and/or extended work hours.


Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing. Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline required. Master's degree strongly preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience in the specialty or a related area required. Additional experience may substitute for bachelor's degree; Related master's degree may be considered in lieu of experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU Equivalency. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment. Acceptable completion of the JHH or BMC credentialing process is required within two weeks of start date. Oncology experience strongly preferred.

JHU Equivalency Formula: 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:

  • Current licensure in the State of Maryland as a Registered Nurse is required
  • Must have a current American Heart Association of American Red Cross CPR certification.
  • Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment
  • Acceptable completion of the JHH or BMC credentialing process is required within two weeks of start date.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and databases and of personal computer systems is highly desirable.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of investigational therapies which require special expertise and clinical care management.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required.

Classified Title:Sr. Research Nurse
Working Title: Sr. Research Nurse ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $70,805-$97,435
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8:30am-5:00pm/40 hours
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002926-Cancer Chemical & Structural Biology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
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