Clinical Research Nurse 2 (94331BR)

Company: Yale University
Location: New Haven
Posted on: May 29, 2025

Job Description:

University Job TitleYCC Clinical Research Nurse 2Bargaining UnitNone - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)Time TypeFull timeDuration TypeRegularCompensation GradeAdministration & OperationsCompensation Grade ProfileManager; Program Leader (P5)Wage RangesClick here to see our Wage RangesSearchable Job FamilyClinical, Research Res Support, Research/SupportTotal # of hours to be worked:37.5Work WeekStandard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Work LocationMedical School CampusWorksite Address300 George StreetNew Haven, CT 06511Work ModelHybridPosition FocusThe Clinical Research Nurse II (CRN II) is responsible for providing research services to patients participating in clinical trials within the Yale Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office, while ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and effective conduct of clinical trials.Essential Duties

• Coordinates, implements, and evaluates all aspects of clinical trial conduct including study initiation, execution/maintenance, completion, and administration for moderately to highly complex protocols. 2. Assists study feasibility reviews. 3. Adheres to study protocol, maintains accurate documentation, recruits study participants, and ensures regulatory and protocol requirements and guidelines are met per ICH/GCP, federal regulation, and institutional and sponsor requirements. 4. Identifies instances of noncompliance and deviations from protocol and reports noncompliance and deviations to the appropriate parties. 5. Builds, reviews, and approves accurate and complete order sets to ensure compliance with individual research protocols. Reviews Beacon order set with CRC in anticipation of upcoming participant's clinic visit. Pends orders for routing to Investigator for approval and signature. 6. Assists in ensuring Principal Investigator oversight by providing updates on protocol issues, obtaining signatures and clinical significance on lab reports, ECGs, adverse events, and other documents as required. 7. Develops and participates in the delivery of training for new protocols, including the creation of training materials, protocol-specific tool kit, nursing in-service presentations and others as required by specific protocols. Determines the appropriate training delivery mechanism, timing, and frequency. 8. Performs direct patient care (clinical and non-clinical assessments) including, but not limited to electrocardiograms and administration of research instruments per study protocol requirements. 9. Maintains the integrity of the clinical research study by striving to advocate for patients and families. Serves as clinical resource for triaging and addressing research related inquiries generated from YCC websites and professional presentations. 10. Provides patient education and medical information to study participants and families to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and side effects, when appropriate. 11. Serves as front line medical person in interpreting protocol to medical and nursing staff, particularly concerning dose medications and safety issues related to the administration of the study drug or treatment. 12. Participates in monitoring visits, and external audits (e.g., sponsor, FDA) to ensure smooth and positive process and outcome. 13. Tracks and reports adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations, and violations. 14. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Education And ExperienceGraduate of an accredited nursing program and minimum three (3) years of related nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting required or 3 years of clinical research nurse experience, or equivalent combined experience, or the equivalent combination of education or experience. Experience must indicate the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.Required Skill/Ability 1Excellent clinical, analytical, and organizational skills with demonstrated research nursing ability. Proven ability to draft, proofread, and document items that are complex in nature. Proven ability to be meticulous with details. Strong computer skills required, including strong competency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).Required Skill/Ability 2Proven ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality and remain focused in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management and organizational skills.Required Skill/Ability 3Proven ability to interpret complex protocols and evaluate and assess subject's suitability for inclusion into studies, obtain informed consent, determine patient eligibility, and coordinate patient enrollment.Required Skill/Ability 4Proven ability to coordinate patient care. Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively.Required Skill/Ability 5Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and other applicable federal regulations.Preferred Education, Experience And SkillsProven experience in oncology a research setting and experience working with Federal Regulations and IRBs is preferred. Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated clinical research nursing experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of Clinical Trials Management Systems (CTMS).Required Licenses Or CertificationsLicensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible.Preferred Licenses Or CertificationsACRP/SOCRA (or equivalent) certification preferred. ONS certification.Weekend Hours Required?OccasionalEvening Hours Required?OccasionalDrug ScreenNoHealth ScreeningNoBackground Check RequirementsAll candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.Health Care WorkerThis role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.Posting DisclaimerThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.EEO StatementThe University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).NoteYale University is a tobacco-free campus

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