Oncology Research Nurse (Lead/Supervisory)

Overview

As one of the nations largest nonprofit systems, CommonSpirit Health has over 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals in 24 states. We serve some of the most diverse communities across the nation, and in each location, humankindness leads the way.

The CommonSpirit Health Research Institute offers comprehensive clinical research services and support for various research activities. Their primary focus includes multi-site clinical trials, local and large-scale data research, partnerships with industry and academia for technology and innovation research, physician-initiated research, resident-initiated research in teaching facilities, nurse-initiated research, and health sciences student-initiated research. The institute aims to provide start-to-finish research services and assist in advancing medical knowledge and patient care.

This position will cover facilities supporting oncology studies in San Luis Obispo, CA, and surrounding areas.

We will consider candidates who would need to relocate with relocation assistance offered.

Responsibilities

The RN Supervisor Oncology Research role will oversee a team of research coordination staff who support Principal Investigators and other departments involved in clinical trials and research projects managed by the CommonSpirit Health Research Institute (CSHRI). They will also assist in the care and assessment of research participants. The primary responsibilities of this role include:

Managing all aspects of multiple clinical trials or research projects

Ensuring compliance with regulations and CSH policies

Providing staff training and project leadership

Maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

A bachelors degree in a science or health-related field required

Current RN license in state of employment and BLS certification required

Minimum seven (7) years of experience conducting clinical trials required; worked as primary research nurse for at least 20 drug or device trials.

Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Senior Research Coordinator

Minimum one (1) year full time experience supervising research personnel strongly preferred

Certification (CCRP or CCRC) by SOCRA or ACRP is required

Certificate of Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice training required

Experience interacting with patients in a healthcare setting is required

Experience in preparing and maintaining regulatory documents and IRB-related study documentation required

Competencies in training staff and investigators on clinical trial processes required

Thorough knowledge of research regulatory requirements, including FDA, OHRP, and GCP, required

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Pay Range

$46.96 – $68.10 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.