University Job Title
Clinical Research Nurse 2

Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type
Full time

Duration Type
Regular

Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile
Clinical Research Nurse 2 (24)

Work Location
Outside of campus, within Connecticut

Worksite Address
94 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105

Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Searchable Job Family
Clinical, Research Res Support, Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5

Position Focus:

Working closely with the Yale Cancer Center (YCC) Disease Area Working Teams (DARTs) staff and leadership, assists with the necessary training and development of tools required for the conduct of clinical research. Ensures excellence in the design, plan delivery and evaluation for implementation of clinical research at Yale.

This position is located in Hartford, CT at St. Francis Hospital.

Essential Duties

1. Evaluates and assesses subject’s suitability for inclusion in studies; develops and modifies procedures according to study findings; recommends changes to the study protocol to coincide with study goals and objectives.
2. Develops and implements procedures and data quality assurance standards for safety monitoring components of studies.
3. Contributes to designing activities, policies and procedures to improve day to day efficiency of the recruitment and assessment components of the study and to ensure that staff members perform activities within established research protocol.
4. Arranges patient enrollment, determines patient eligibility and obtains informed consent.
5. Develops study subject referral sources; designs and develops outreach programs.
6. Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to coordinate research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials.
7. Delegates tasks and supervises the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Excellent clinical, analytical and organizational skills with demonstrated research nursing ability. Working knowledge of clinical trials administration.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proven ability to develop and participate in the delivery of training for new protocols. Excellent ability to communicate both through oral and written expression.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to assess protocols for feasibility and determine complexity, identify risks, logistics and challenges associated with operationalizing and implementing trials.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Proven ability to manage several projects concurrently while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Well-developed ability to work as an interdisciplinary team member to accomplish organizational goals.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

MSN and experience with oncology research. Strong understanding of major cancer types including disease-related symptom management, standard treatment options and treatment-related side effect management.

Required Licenses or Certifications Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible.

Weekend Hours Required?
Occasional

Evening Hours Required?
Occasional

Drug Screen
No

Health Screening
No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.