Clinical Research Nurse

The Clinical Research nurse, Lombardi Cancer Center – Georgetown University, is a position in the benign Hematology clinical research program.  Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), ensures the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance w/ federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and Georgetown University policies and procedures.

This position is primarily responsible for the accurate completion of visit procedures and collection of information from study patients according to protocols, and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.

The clinical trial nurse also acts as study coordinator for research studies.

Two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting

Nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., performing vital signs, nursing assessments, performing ECG/EKG, administering injections, etc.)

At least one (1) year clinical trials research experience preferred

Ensures compliance with each study’s protocol.

Provides patient education and medical information to study patients

Communicates and collaborates w/ study team including internal and external parties

Develops accurate source materials