Clinical Research Jobs in Georgia

INTRODUCTION

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

ABOUT WINSHIP CANCER INSTITUTE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY

Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a prestigious distinction given to the top tier of cancer centers nationwide for making breakthroughs against cancer. Winship is researching, developing, teaching, and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and survive cancer. Cancer care at Winship includes leading cancer specialists collaborating across disciplines to tailor treatment plans to each patient’s needs and type of cancer; innovative therapies and clinical trials; comprehensive patient and family support services; and a personalized care experience aimed at easing the burden of cancer. Winship is Where Science Becomes Hope®.

Position Summary

Winship is seeking qualified candidates for the Clinical Research Nurse III position. Position details are as follows:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as an expert research nurse or coordinates a multi-center trial.
• Provides direction in auditing and monitoring activities.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to establish research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials management.
• Develops and conducts patient and family education.
• Provides leadership and expertise in identifying and writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures and correspondence.
• Conducts ongoing training of clinical trials staff, providing updated information on internal processes and resources and external benchmarks.
• For multi-site studies, ensures sites fully understand and comply with study protocol and provides training of site coordinators and/or supervision of site coordinators.
• Actively participates in planning and evaluation processes to improve and advance clinical research within the organization.
• Leads or chairs committees or task forces to address and resolve significant operational issues.
• Along with Principal Investigator, may represent a study at Patient Safety Monitoring Board meetings at the NIH.
• Regularly functions as a preceptor or mentor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Four years research nursing experience or four years of clinical nursing experience in a related specialty and two years of research nursing experience.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.
• Must be credentialed through Emory Healthcare in RN II category.

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