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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®. For more information, visit winshipcancer.emory.edu.

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.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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Job Number 168457

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division Exec.V.P. for Health Affairs

Department Winship Clinical Trials

Job Category Nursing and Clinical Services

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Clinic Bldg C

Remote Work Classification Primarily On Campus

Health and Safety Information Position involves clinical patient contact, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials