Job Description

The Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) of the University of Pennsylvania is a world leader in developing and conducting innovative clinical trials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The mission of the ACC Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is to advance the science of cancer care, serve our patients by improving clinical outcomes, and offer the best available innovative care to trial participants.

The Cell Therapy & Transplant Research Team seeks a full-time, registered Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) to conduct studies involving a wide variety of investigational products and various sponsors.

Job Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Research Team Leaders and Principal Investigators with initiating study procedures for new IITs and industry-sponsored clinical trials. Manage all aspects of Phase I - IV clinical trials.
• Work directly with physicians to design, set-up and execute clinical trials. Assist with recruitment, screening, confirming eligibility.
• Develop and maintain ongoing communication with the clinical teams. Provide in-service and support to infusion, CHPS or inpatient staff as appropriate.
• Care for subjects in all age groups from young adult through geriatrics. Establishes nursing plan of care in collaboration with the PI and study team.
• Review all clinical and laboratory data and adverse events, reporting in real-time to the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Triage any questions subjects may have regarding protocol specifics.
• Collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data.
• Provide coverage and support to other research nurses and coordinators.

Position is contingent on continued funding.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse with licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without restriction or limitation. Bachelor's degree with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Oncology experience highly preferred. Clinical research experience preferred but not required. BSN degree preferred.