Clinical Research Nurse (NCI)
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Description: Leidos is employing Clinical Research Nurse (NCI) right now, this vacancy will be situated in Maryland. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Within the Leidos Biomedical Research Inc.’s Clinical Research Directorate, the Clinical Monitoring Research Program (CMRP) provides high-quality comprehensive and strategic operationa l support to the high-profile domestic and international clinical research initiatives of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Clinical Center (CC), National Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Since its inception in 2001, CMRP’s ability to provide rapid responses, high-quality solutions, and to recruit and retain experts with a variety of backgrounds to meet the growing research portfolios of NCI, NIAID, CC, NHLBI, NIAMS, NCATS, NINDS, and NIMH has led to the considerable expansion of the program and its repertoire of support services. CMRP’s support services are strategically aligned with the program’s mission to provide comprehensive , dedicated support to assist National Institutes of Health researchers in providing the highest quality of clinical research in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines, maintaining data integrity, and protecting human subjects. For the scientific advancement of clinical research, CMRP services include comprehensive clinical trials, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, protocol navigation and development, and programmatic and project management support for facilitating the conduct of 400+ Phase I, II, and III domestic and international trials on a yearly basis. These trials investigate the prevention, diagnosis, treatment of, and therapies for cancer, influenza, HIV, and other infectious diseases and viruses such as hepatitis C, tuberculosis, malaria, and Ebola virus; heart, lung, and blood diseases and conditions; parasitic infections; rheumatic and inflammatory diseases; and rare and neglected diseases. CMRP’s collaborative approach to clinical research and the e xpertise and dedication of staff to the continuation and success of the program’s mission has contributed to improving the overall standards of public health on a global scale.
The Clinical Monitoring Research Program (CMRP) provides clinical research nursing support to NCI's Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, specifically to the Developmental Therapeutic Clinic.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Research Nurse III (CRN III):
- Serves as liaison between clinical and laboratory personnel and the NCI Developmental Therapeutics Principal Investigators
- Participates in clinical trials protocol development
- Develops procedure manuals for clinical trials protocols
- Assists in the creation of case report forms
- Advises on and participates in the management and evaluation of multiple clinical protocols
- Oversees ongoing protocol operations to ensure study compliance and troubleshoots poss ible protocol violations
- Interfaces with the Protocol Support Office
- Coordinates various activities to ensure proper and timely filing of serious adverse events, amendments, annual reports, and other regulatory documents
- Interacts with auditing and monitoring agencies to facilitate the exchange of data
- Follows up on monitoring reports to ensure that identified problems are adequately addressed and resolved
- Monitors and oversees activities pertaining to clinical protocols such as monitoring patient recruitment and retention, trial progress, and the need for extension or renewal of ongoing trials
- Ensures quality and human subjects protection
- Assists with writing protocols and protocol amendments to ensure regulatory requirements
- Assists the Principal Investigator in interpreting research data for dissemination to the protocol team
- May conduct updates for clinical staff on patient care, protocol pr ocess and progress, human subject’s protection, ICH Good Clinical Practices, and quality assurance education
- May visit off-site collaborative centers
- Work is performed independently under the general guidance and direction of the supervisor
- Position is located in Bethesda, Maryland
Qualifications:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Must possess a degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by a legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed. Current State license as a registered nurse (RN).
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- A minimum of one (1) year nursing and/or related clinical research experience
- Oncology and regulatory experience
- Knowledge of clinical research data collection and clinical data report preparation
- Demonstrated experience in the coordination, implementation, and execution of clinical trials
- Ability to work in a data management setting in the capture and analysis of patient data including toxicity assessment, drug administration, laboratory results, and tumor response
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Experience in a clinical trials outpatient setting and/or experience in data management and collection
- Good communication skills
Leidos Overview:
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and co mmercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported pro forma annual revenues of approximately $10 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2016 after giving effect to the recently completed combination of Leidos with Lockheed Martin's Information Systems & Global Solutions business (IS&GS). For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. The company’s diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 11:50:18 GMT