Job Description
Position Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator I RN serves as the primary clinical and research liaison for patients participating in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Hematology clinical trials. This role combines direct patient care, clinical research coordination, participant advocacy, and regulatory compliance to support the successful execution of research studies.
The coordinator is responsible for identifying eligible patients, facilitating the informed consent process, coordinating study-related activities, collecting clinical data, and ensuring protocol compliance throughout the participant's involvement in research. This individual works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, research teams, sponsors, and patients while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and research integrity.
The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with strong clinical assessment skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and an interest in advancing treatment options for patients with hematologic disorders and those undergoing bone marrow transplant therapies.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Research Coordination
Screen patients for eligibility according to study protocols and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Coordinate research participant enrollment and study initiation activities.
Conduct and document the informed consent process.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and study protocols.
Schedule and coordinate study visits, procedures, laboratory testing, and follow-up appointments.
Maintain accurate source documentation and research records.
Patient Care & Clinical Support
Perform nursing assessments during study visits.
Obtain vital signs and conduct protocol-specific evaluations.
Collect biospecimens including blood samples and other protocol-required specimens.
Perform phlebotomy and IV insertion within scope of practice.
Administer investigational medications and study treatments as directed by protocol.
Support physicians and advanced practice providers during research-related procedures.
BMT/Hematology Research Activities
Monitor patients undergoing treatment for hematologic malignancies, blood disorders, and bone marrow transplant therapies.
Coordinate study activities for patients receiving chemotherapy, cellular therapies, immunotherapies, or transplant-related treatments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure continuity of care and protocol adherence.
Monitor for adverse events and communicate findings to investigators and study sponsors.
Participant Advocacy & Communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for research participants and their families.
Provide education regarding study procedures, treatment expectations, risks, and benefits.
Address participant questions and concerns throughout study participation.
Foster positive relationships with patients, investigators, sponsors, and research partners.
Regulatory & Data Management
Maintain HIPAA-compliant research records and databases.
Ensure timely and accurate data collection and entry.
Assist with sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory reviews.
Support study start-up, maintenance, and closeout activities.
Track protocol deviations, adverse events, and other reportable study outcomes.
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Skills and Requirements
Must Haves:
RN License (active in Florida)
Interest in Clinical Research
BLS Certification
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Plusses:
Clinical Research Coordinator experience
Oncology Experience
BMT/Hematology experience
CCRC certificcation
Clinical trials experience
