Comprehensive Cancer Center - Clinical Trial Operations

83864BR

YCC Clinical Research Nurse

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Full time

Regular

Clinical & Research

YCC Clinical Research Nurse (P5)

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Clinical, Research Res Support, Research/Support

37.5

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Medical School Campus

300 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Hybrid

The YCC Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for ensuring excellence in the execution of clinical trials conducted by the Yale Cancer Center (YCC). This position is also responsible for directing the design, plan, delivery and evaluation of clinical trial related implementation and training activities, which primarily includes, but is not limited to, Research Coordinators and Assistants, non-clinical research staff and clinical personnel located at the research site.

1. Evaluates and assesses subject’s suitability for inclusion in studies; develops and modifies procedures according to study findings; recommends changes to the study protocol to coincide with study goals and objectives. 2. Develops and implements procedures and data quality assurance standards for safety monitoring components of studies. 3. Contributes to designing activities, policies and procedures to improve day to day efficiency of the recruitment and assessment components of the study and to ensure that staff members perform activities within established research protocol. 4. Arranges patient enrollment, determines patient eligibility and obtains informed consent. 5. Develops study subject referral sources; designs and develops outreach programs. 6. Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to coordinate research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials. 7. Delegates tasks and supervises the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Active CT RN License.

Excellent clinical, analytical and organizational skills with demonstrated research nursing ability. Working knowledge of clinical trials administration.

Proven ability to develop and participate in the delivery of training for new protocols. Excellent ability to communicate both through oral and written expression.

Ability to assess protocols for feasibility and determine complexity, identify risks, logistics and challenges associated with operationalizing and implementing trials.

Proven ability to manage several projects concurrently while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

Well-developed ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member to accomplish organizational goals.

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible.

Occasional

Occasional

No

No

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