Oncology Clinical Research Nurse, Forsyth Hub

Northside Hospital is award-winning state-of-the-art and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Research Nurse I will be responsible for rendering patient care services to patients on research protocols approved through the Northside Hospital IRB. Responsibilities involve:

• Patient registration
• Data collection
• Data submission
• Adverse event reporting
• Patient follow-up
• Records management
• Protocol regulatory management
• Quality assurance
• Other activities related to research.

Major roles of the Research Nurse include those of practitioner, researcher, educator, and consultant. The Research Nurse is a professional person with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• Specific disease management
• Nursing data management
• Physical assessment skills
• Leadership ability
• Communication skills

REQUIRED

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Associate degree and current and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia. One year of relevant work experience in a clinical setting. Current and valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support BLS Provider CPR & AED Program card.

If not Certified Clinical Research Coordinator CCRC or a Certified Clinical Research Professional CCRP at time of hire, must achieve professional certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals ACRP or the Society of Clinical Research Associates SOCRA within three years of hire.

If not certified at time of hire, must obtain one of the following within three years of hire:

• Oncology Certified Nurse OCN through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation ONCC
• Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse BMTCN through Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation ONCC

PREFERRED

Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a data-driven research-related field such as nursing, allied health, biological sciences, chemistry, economics, informatics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, epidemiology, or public health.

Knowledge and understanding of clinical research, healthcare science, and Good Clinical Practice GCP international quality standards for clinical research. Knowledge of clinical research practices, including federal regulations, federal grant, and clinical trials policy and regulations, management systems, and technology solutions used to coordinate clinical research.

One to three years of relevant work experience in a clinical or healthcare setting. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator CCRC or Certified Clinical Research Professional CCRP through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals ACRP or the Society of Clinical Research Associates SOCRA.