Enrollment Research Nurse
McKesson
Compensation
About the role
Join an industry leader in providing professional care as part of our nursing team. At McKesson, you’ll work in a more personalized environment, giving every patient the one-on-one time they need within each session. Whether this is your first role in nursing, or you have a history in healthcare, our extensive training will provide you with the skills you need to give patients the care they need while shaping the future of health.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates patient enrollment in clinical trials by conducting recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up activities in accordance with protocol requirements.
- Reviews the medical records of prospective study participants to confirm eligibility as defined by the protocol.
- Documents and evaluates medical history, concomitant medications, prior therapies, and adverse events.
- Utilizes the study protocol as the primary reference for patient screening.
- Informs and educates patients throughout the enrollment process, including screening and treatment steps.
- Provides the patient with information about available support services, including transportation, accommodation, and financial assistance.
- Reviews study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with both physician and patient.
- Implements study-specific communications internally and externally as necessary.
- Verifies that all medications are approved by the protocol before starting treatment or when adjusting medication regimens, such as during crossover studies.
- Calculates and documents BSA, creatinine clearance, urine protein: creatinine ratio, or other protocol-required conversions accurately.
- Performs protocol-required screening assessments as applicable.
- Resolves clinical issues collaboratively with research staff as they occur.
- Completes and documents screening and eligibility procedures accurately.
- Develops study-specific tools for source documentation if not provided by the sponsor.
- Documents instances where patients are not eligible for a protocol and informs the physician accordingly.
- Ensures accurate and complete documentation of protocol requirements in line with site Work Instructions/SOPs.
- Shares site screening statuses through a weekly activity report with relevant site and management personnel.
- Communicates all protocol-related screening concerns to appropriate study colleagues.
- Verifies informed consent procedures and adheres to protocol requirements to protect study participants.
- Requests medical records of potential study subjects for eligibility review.
- Attends regular site research meetings.
- Participates in study-specific on-site meetings/visits, conference calls, and other coordinator meetings as required.
Requirements
- Associate of Nursing Degree; Bachelor of Nursing is preferred.
- Nursing license for the State of Texas.
- Proficiency in HIPAA compliance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and FDA regulations.
- In-depth understanding of clinical research methodologies.
- One year of clinical nursing experience.
- One year of clinical research experience is preferred.
- One year of experience treating oncology patients is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k)
- Pension (Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Flexible Work Environment
About the Company
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Original Posting
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