Clinical Research Nurse

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

 

The Vaccine Trials Unit is a program of the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.  In existence since 1987, the VTU’s mission is to improve understanding of the immunology and prevention of HIV and other infections of public health significance. Led by Principal Investigator Julie McElrath, the VTU conducts clinical trials and observational studies.

 

The VTU Clinical Research Nurse implements and conducts clinical research studies involving study participants for the Vaccine Trials Unit research program. The primary location for this role will be at the VTU’s clinical research site on First Hill. The primary focus of the work will involve clinical research activity for the conduct of Phase 1, 2, and 3 trials studying biomedical HIV prevention interventions (vaccines, immunoprophylaxis, etc). 

 

The Clinical Research Nurse works under the overall supervision of the site Principal Investigator and other protocol-specific PIs, as well as direct/onsite supervision by the VTU Medical Director.  The work will be conducted as part of a clinical research team including the VTU physicians, other clinicians, and other unit personnel.

• Determine participant study eligibility, obtain informed consent, and initiate participant enrollment in research studies in accordance with regulatory and GCP guidelines and institutional policy including:
• • Provide a complete explanation of a study to potential volunteers to obtain informed consent 
  • Record and evaluate medical histories as well as social and sexual histories.
  • Draw blood for screening labs if required per protocol, and interpret the results for inclusion/exclusion criteria, as well as for medical follow-up if needed
  • Provide pregnancy prevention counseling, including contraceptive counseling as needed.
  • Conduct physical exam assessments per protocol requirements.
• Perform clinical procedures including vital signs, vaccine administration, blood draws, IV infusions, ECGs, and physical exam assessments.
• For specific protocols: Collect, or assist in collection of, mucosal secretions and other samples, potentially including rectal secretions, saliva, nasal secretions.
• Accompany participants to protocol-specific procedures (e.g. ultrasound-guided lymph node sampling) in order to provide research oversight and context to the clinical procedure.
• Maintain appropriate source documentation and complete case report forms/electronic case report forms, inclusive of protocols which utilize direct electronic data capture systems
• Identify, assess, and report adverse events in accordance with protocol and regulatory guidelines and institutional policy.
• Provide relevant health education to study participants and provide appropriate referrals to community medical, social, substance use, and mental health programs if needed.
• Communicate with participants in between study visits and help to maintain the compliance of participants with protocol visit schedule.
• Provide support for community education and recruitment with the VTU community educator, recruitment coordinator, and outreach team.
• Provide leadership and guidance to clinical research coordinators (CRCs) in the execution of their duties relative to protocol implementation and conduct.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN with at least one year of experience in a nursing specialty relevant to the hiring department.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in clinical data collection.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $102,419 to $161,865, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.