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Form of workAxle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Axle is seeking a Research Nurse to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Benefits We Offer:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Deliverables:
- Work products and documents related to providing expertise in patient care coordination and implementation of protocol requirements during onsite visits; assist in the preparation and implementation of study protocols. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to recruiting and evaluating clinical study subjects, scheduling appointments and interviews; provide instruction to potential clinical study subjects and those involved in care of subjects on aspects of subject's care, treatments, and side-effects; provide patient education for protocol participants to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to monitoring and supporting activities pertaining to clinical protocols; coordinate various activities to ensure proper and timely filing of serious adverse events, amendments, annual reports, and other regulatory documents - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to preparing IRB documentation; completing all source documentation and Case Report Form; maintain thorough and organized study documentation; ensure that all aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are met or exceeded. - Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Provide expertise in patient care coordination and implementation of protocol requirements during onsite visits. 1
- Work with staff on the preparation and implementation of study protocols. 2
- Recruit and evaluate clinical study subjects, scheduling appointments and interviews. 3
- Prepare IRB documentation, including: initial submissions, protocol amendments, protocol modifications, Adverse Event Reports, protocol deviations, protocol violations, continuing review, and informed consent documents. 4
- Participate in an interdisciplinary team supporting clinical evaluation and follow up. 5
- Utilize established resources to design study methods to meet study objectives.
- Work with staff to coordinate and collect epidemiologic, genetic and clinical data.
- Provide instruction to potential clinical study subjects and those involved in care of subjects on aspects of subject’s care, treatments, and side-effects.
- Provide patient education for protocol participants to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence.
- Monitor and support activities pertaining to clinical protocols such as monitoring patient recruitment and retention, trial progress, and the need for extension or renewal of ongoing trials.
- Coordinate various activities to ensure proper and filing of serious adverse events, amendments, annual reports, and other regulatory documents.
- Support the collection, data entry, and assistance with special procedures for patients
- Organize and maintain an active referral list and master schedule for planning follow up and new patient admissions.
- Collaborate with other members of the team in managing the patient’s progress throughout treatment
- Obtain informed consent/assent as needed.
- Collaborate with other members of the team for the collection, processing, and handling of research and clinical laboratory samples inside and outside of NIH.
- Ensure that all aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are met or exceeded.
- Complete all source documentation and Case Report Form.
- Maintain thorough and organized study documentation, including research records, phone logs, screening logs, and regulatory binders, and accurate drug accountability records
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Associate's
Additional Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Minimum of two (2) years of Oncology related experience with CPR certification
- Nursing
- MS Office Suite
- Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask, take initiative, pay attention to detail and work independently
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written
- Experience working with Oncology Patient
- Experience producing reports, meeting minutes and organized presentations.
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
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