Position summary:
Performs all duties necessary to review, implement, coordinate, manage and monitor oncology research activities at Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital. Also provides occasional support and/or coverage at Trinity Health Muskegon and the Johnson Family Cancer Center. This includes screening and recruitment of eligible patients through collaboration with oncology providers and other engaged community oncology programs. Additionally, these responsibilities extend to clinical trial opportunities provided by external pharmaceutical and industry sponsors and specific to the oncology patient population.
Minimum qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
BSN and Oncology Nurse Certification preferred
Current Michigan RN license
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an acute Oncology care setting
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and EPIC EMR platform as well as computer skills necessary to navigate clinical research data platforms
What the Oncology Research RN Coordinator will do:
Assumes responsibilities for the review, implementation, coordination, and management of all oncology research activities performed at Trinity Health West Michigan sites.
Coordinates and maintains all regulatory documents and investigative site files necessary to achieve compliance with the FDA, OHRP, Trinity Health Research Compliance, Trinity Health Regional Institutional Review Board or applicable central IRB, as well as sponsoring entities.
Serves as a liaison between oncologists, radiation oncologists, pharmacists, nurse navigators, mid-level providers and all others involved in the provision of research related care to ensure timely dissemination of information and maintain positive working relationships.
Develops and facilitates research process and procedure to support cooperation with external oncology research collaborators such as Michigan Cancer Research Consortium, and other future partners.
Contributes to the implementation of an oncology research scientific review committee.
Compiles all study related documents for IRB submission, and as applicable, completes the IRB application, attends the IRB meeting, and facilitates resolution of any IRB findings.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Michigan RN license
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in an acute Oncology care setting
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience with EPIC EMR and clinical research data platforms
- BSN and Oncology Nurse Certification
What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
