Manager Research Nurses

As the Research Nurse Manager you are responsible for the overall day to day clinical operations of the research nurses. 

• You will oversee and manage day-to-day activities of a team of Research Nurses and research assistants 

• You will oversee clinical trial-related activities completed and performed by the research nurses to assure completeness and accuracy as well as adherence to federal and state guidelines 

• You will provide suggestions for improvement in processes and overall quality and monitors outcome if deficiencies are identified 

• You will assist with training new research nurses 

• You will problem-solve clinical situations along with research nurses as they arise 

• You will monitor patient enrollment at sites through weekly and monthly reporting. 

• You will identify opportunities and develop action plans as necessary to increase patient accrual 

• You will assist in development and tracking of quarterly goals for each research nurse and clinic 

• You will meet with physicians and administrators as needed to assess performance of clinic 

• You will evaluate staffing needs and provides optimal coverage of research offices 

• You will communicate to the research nurses the overall performance standards and expectations day to day 

• You will make frequent visits to research sites 

• You will interview research nurse candidates 

• You will work with other team members in Clinical Operations department to ensure communication and responsibility are effective among the two groups 

• You will be responsible for individual site goals, financial performance, quality assurance, oversight and contracted patient enrollment 

• You will submit annual performance evaluations to supervisor for review and conduct the evaluations 

You should have for this position:  

• An Associate Degree; preferably a Bachelor’s Degree 

• RN License  

• Knowledge of medical and research terminology 

• Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP 

• Knowledge of the clinical research processes 

• At least three years of oncology experience preferred 

• At least three years of experience in a research setting preferred 

• At least three years of supervisory or management experience 

• Research Certification (ACRP, CCRP or SOCRA) Preferred 

• OCN certification preferred