Overview

　　Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensiveprovider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experiencedRN/Clinical Research Coordinator in Denver. The position is primarily atour Rose location but will also provide coverage at Midtown.We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancerpatients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a uniquestory that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but thosestories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on thephone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we aredeeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.This is a mid-level exempt position. Responsible for the screening,enrollment, and maintenance of patients on clinical trials. Duties includeassuring protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participation inconsent process, ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverseevents, accurate and timely documentation/data entry, responsible foreducation and training of other staff and patients, serves a liaison betweendepartments to assure proper conduct of trials. Ensures site research qualityby practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR)Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good ClinicalPractice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulationsthrough OSHA, CDC and HIPPA. Supports and adheres to US Oncology ComplianceProgram, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards.Salary Range:$80,000-$95,000Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, workexperience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, inaddition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for thisposition, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, andvision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexiblespending accounts; potential for research bonus depending on financials ofdepartment after one year of employment; 401(k) retirement plan; lifeinsurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disabilityinsurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuitionreimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. Toapply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply"button.

　　Responsibilities

　　Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial conceptsand details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process,and enrolls patients on protocol.Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Maydisburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regardingadministration. Maintains investigational drug accountability. -Incollaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes incondition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocolcompliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings.Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation,entry, and reporting. Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditingactivities.Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicableregulations.Participates in required training and education programs. Responsible foreducation of clinic staff regarding clinical research.May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.-Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other(non-USOR) research bases and/or sponsors.Identify quality and performance i provement opportunities and collaborateswith staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrualdata, and research financial information to practice administration andphysicians.May oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocolcompliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding studyrequirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff atall times through compliance with all federal, state, and professionalregulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC. Maintains strictpatient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.

　　Qualifications

　　Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education (BSN preferred).Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology. Experience inclinical research preferred. Current licensure as a registered nurse in stateof practice. Current BLCS or ACLS certification required. OCN, SoCRA or ACRPcertification preferred.-Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, anatomy andphysiology, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology,pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology, clinical trials and GCPconcepts. -Experience with computer data entry and database management.-Excellent written and oral communication skills.-Excellent organizational skills-Attention to details and accuracy-Ability toread, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols,informed consent documents, and regulatory documents. -Ability to workindependently, organize, prioritize, and follow through withresults.-Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions.Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure tocommunicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicalpreparations and other conditions common to an... For full info follow