Research Nurse, Pediatric Oncology
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 26, 2022
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Research Nurse II will be responsible for the coordination of
the clinical trial research and clinical trial participation within
the department. The Research Nurse II has further responsibility to
lead the research personnel, to include quality monitoring for
patient safety and protocol compliance. The Research Nurse II will
be involved in ensuring that any research undertaken within the
department safeguards the well-being of the patients and is
conducted within ICH Good Clinical Practice Guidelines for
Research. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team facilitate
the production of good quality of research. The Research Nurse II
will be instrumental in implementing team objectives to enhance the
performance and development of the research nurses.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Duties and responsibilities in the areas of:
- Clinical research coordination. Collaborates with other
healthcare providers to ensure continuity of study protocols and
patient care.
- In collaboration with physician investigators, coordinates,
delivers and monitors care to clinical trial participants
throughout their participation.
- Assists physician investigators with screening and
identification of potentially eligible patients.
- Delegated authority to conduct informed consent
process.
- Timely, accurate and comprehensive documentation of all
research activities, including informed consent.
- Participates in quality assurance initiatives to ensure
research activities are in compliance
- To safeguard interest of patients by liaison with relevant
trial personnel to ensure compliance with ICH GCP
Guidelines.
- To ensure that all proposed research projects carried out in
the department are reviewed by the Institutional Review Committee
(IRB) prior to commencement and that updates and amendments are
reported in a timely fashion.
- To provide advice and support to other members of the
multidisciplinary team with regard to ICH and GCP, project
development, implementation, completion and dissemination.
- To assess and evaluate the progress of on-going clinical trials
and research undertaken in the unit.
- Maintaining an accurate account of the status of the projects
and to regularly update the department on the status.
- Liaison with pharmaceutical sponsors regarding feasibility and
implementation aspects of proposed clinical trials.
- Liaison with the multidisciplinary team to promote and oversee
the appropriate referral and recruitment of patients to research
within the unit for which the post holder has a designated
responsibility.
- Ensure that all ICH GCP required documentation is kept in a
clearly trackable system and is stored for the appropriate time to
ensure clear, accurate records, developing data collection, case
report forms and design of database where required.
- To establish and maintain good working relationships with
supporting clinical services.
- To establish and maintain good channels of communication with
other departments within the Medical Center, other Medical Centers,
non-commercial bodies and pharmaceutical sponsors.
- In conjunction with, or in the absence of the Manager, monitors
and plans in advance workload of the department ensuring it is
adequately resourced.
- In conjunction with the lead clinician and/or Manager develops
and updates a strategy for clinical trial conduct within the
department.
- Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities:
- To provide ongoing advice and information to patients/members
regarding their participation in clinical research in order to
facilitate effective informed consent.
- To assist the clinicians in the assessment of
patients/volunteers for eligibility for research and monitoring of
their condition throughout their participation.
- To document patient/study results using KPSC information system
and applications. Communicates patient/protocol results on an
ongoing basis to research team.
- To observe the confidentiality of patient information at all
times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
- To be conversant with and adhere to all clinical
protocols.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to
the ongoing development of clinical trial research within the
department.
- To works within the scope of professional nursing
conduct.
- To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge,
clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with KP
policies.
- Due regard must be given for the sexual orientation, age,
customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients in accordance
with Equal Opportunities practices.
- To adhere to KPSC Policies, guidelines and current legislation
including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and the No smoking
policy.
- Personal Education, Training and Development:
- To keep up to date with departmental, FDA, ICH and state
regulation developments for the management of clinical research
ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.
- To keep up to date with current and potential research and
information relevant to the care of patients in the clinical
area.
- To attend courses as deemed relevant and to attend meetings and
conferences as appropriate.
- Prepare results of research and present as posters or
scientific presentations at meetings and conferences as
appropriate.
- Staff Management and Development:
- To act as a leader, resource and role model.
- May be responsible for the supervision, mentoring, training of
other research nurses and junior staff including Research
Associates.
- May provide feedback and evaluation as applicable.
- To facilitate and maintain effective communication within the
research team.
- Travel:
- Position may require travel; onsite and/or remote patient care
coverage across treatment locations may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in a related clinical
specialty (e.g. Oncology) OR five (5) years of experience as a
clinical research RN.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
required.
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing from accredited
program/institution.
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse License (California)
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership
environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Both related specialty clinical nursing experience and clinical
research experience preferred.
- CCRC or CCRP preferred.
- Bachelors degree in nursing or directly related field
preferred.
Notes:
- Pediatric Oncology
PrimaryLocation : California,Los Angeles,4950 Sunset Radiation
Center
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 04:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-SCAL-02-NUE-Non Union
Employee
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Research and Development,Research & Development
Department : Department of Research and Evaluation
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles , Research Nurse, Pediatric Oncology, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
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