Clinical Research Nurse, Hematology

Position Focus: 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.

Essential Duties: 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.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic/scientific field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in clinical trials research or the equivalent combination of education or experience.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: MSN and experience with oncology research. Hematology knowledge. Strong understanding of major cancer types including disease-related symptom management, standard treatment options and treatment-related side effect management.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications: Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP). OCN.

Required Skill/Ability :

1) Excellent clinical, analytical, organizational, and supervisory skills.

2) Excellent ability to communicate both through oral and written expression.

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

4) Ability to manage competing demands in a highly complex health care environment.

5) Ability to be innovative, creative, and flexible.

Weekend Hours Required? Occasional

Evening Hours Required? Occasional

Background Check Requirements: All 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. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

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