Protocol Coordinator (RN)
Core
A Registered Nurse who manages clinical trial protocols, ensures patient eligibility and safety, coordinates investigational drug administration, and oversees data collection for research studies.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (Clinical Research Coordinator)
Builds
Clinical research studies and patient treatment protocols
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Research / Oncology
Required skills
Registered Nurse licensure, protocol compliance monitoring, patient eligibility screening, informed consent management, adverse event reporting, investigational drug handling, data entry for CRFs, patient education, interprofessional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with NCI/FDA regulations, knowledge of pharmacokinetics, experience with Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), training of other coordinators
Technologies
iStar, hospital electronic database, CRF forms
Responsibilities
Review new protocols for feasibility and toxicity; ensure studies are conducted as written; assess protocol deviations and violations; enter patient data and SAEs into databases; determine patient eligibility and obtain informed consent; calculate drug doses based on Body Surface Area; coordinate blood draws and specimen processing; manage investigational drug logs and transport; educate patients and staff on protocols and toxicities; act as liaison between patients and physicians.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level, hands-on IC