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Summary
Plans, initiates, coordinates, implements, and oversees clinical trials in the Oncology division of the Network Office of Research and Innovation. Coordinates care of research patients with multiple disease processes, in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals, to ensure timely, high-quality care across the care continuum.

Job Duties

• Plans, implements, and conducts approved clinical research trials by coordinating and managing the patient assessments, phlebotomy, drug administration, and monitoring of side effects according to protocol standards in a clinically safe and regulatory compliant manner involving research patients who have multiple disease processes to ensure timely, high quality care across the care continuum.
• Assists in maintaining drug and medical device accountability according to regulatory guidelines.
• Collects, records, and reports data for research studies as assigned and monitors visits with sponsors and other related agencies to evaluate the accuracy and quality of the collected data.
• Attends all site initiation visits to ensure familiarity of projects for cross-coverage purposes in order to actively support the success of research initiatives. Engages as a back-up coordinator for designated clinical trials.
• Assists with NORI/IRB submissions and maintenance of regulatory and legal documents; maintains required documentation for clinical trials.
• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with patients and family members, as well as sponsors and external contacts in order to optimize research outcomes.
• Contributes to the health care team's development of the patient's plan of care.
• Educates participants and staff in disease processes, therapies, and/or treatments being studied.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science, nursing, or health care.
• Demonstrates the ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to change.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to mentor other research staff members in the conduct of clinical research trials and regulatory compliance.
• OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse ONCC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• CCRC-Cert Clinical Research Coordinator ACRP - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• CCRP-Cert Clinical Research Professional SCRA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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