Clinical Studies Registered Nurse II

Provides specialized nursing care/treatment to a specific group of patients who are participating in clinical research studies within the Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center (WFBCCC). Functions as part of a research team that may consist of Investigators, Clinical Studies Coordinators, Data Managers, Regulatory Coordinators, and other Nursing Staff. Under the direction of the Investigator, the Clinical Research Nurse II is responsible for subject recruitment, eligibility, enrollment, informed consent, retention, education, and protocol adherence. Clinical responsibilities include monitoring toxicities, assessing clinical response and providing exemplary patient care while ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner. Conducts clinical research in compliance with Clinical Protocol and Data management (CPDM) unit, State, and Federal guidelines. In addition, communicates research-related information to patients, families, nursing, and medical staff as necessary. Provides cross coverage as needed in the Cancer Center's Clinical Protocol and Data Management (CPDM) unit. Cross trains to support the other Clinical Studies Nurses when needed. Coordinates efforts related to clinical oncology studies, including investigator-initiated or investigator-initiated industry-sponsored clinical trials. Primary areas of focus are cross-departmental trials in several areas (treatment trials, supportive care, cancer prevention and control).