Job Description

Essential Duties

1. Evaluates and assesses subject\'s suitability for inclusion in studies; develops and modifies procedures according to study findings; recommends changes to the study protocol to coincide with study goals and objectives.2. Develops and implements procedures and data quality assurance standards for safety monitoring components of studies.3. Contributes to designing activities, policies and procedures to improve day to day efficiency of the recruitment and assessment components of the study and to ensure that staff members perform activities within established research protocol.4. Arranges patient enrollment, determines patient eligibility and obtains informed consent.5. Develops study subject referral sources; designs and develops outreach programs.6. Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to coordinate research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials.7. Delegates tasks and supervises the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor\'s of Science Degree in Nursing and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.2. Active CT RN License.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Duration Type

Regular

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It\'s Your Yale website.

Searchable Job Family

Clinical, Research Res Support, Research/Support

External Gateway Posting Date

21-Jul-2023

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Position Focus:

The YCC Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for ensuring excellence in the execution of clinical trials conducted by the Yale Cancer Center (YCC). This position is also responsible for directing the design, plan, delivery and evaluation of clinical trial related implementation and training activities, which primarily includes, but is not limited to, Research Coordinators and Assistants, non-clinical research staff and clinical personnel located at the research site.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

MSN and experience with oncology research. Strong understanding of major cancer types including disease-related symptom management, standard treatment options and treatment-related side effect management.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

YCC Clinical Research Nurse (P5)

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Supervisory Organization

Comprehensive Cancer Center - Clinical Trial Operations

Time Type

Full time

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Excellent clinical, analytical and organizational skills with demonstrated research nursing ability. Working knowledge of clinical trials administration.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proven ability to develop and participate in the delivery of training for new protocols. Excellent ability to communicate both through oral and written expression.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to assess protocols for feasibility and determine complexity, identify risks, logistics and challenges associated with operationalizing and implementing trials.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Proven ability to manage several projects concurrently while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Well-developed ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member to accomplish organizational goals.

Work Model

Hybrid

Yale University