Active_Research Assistant 2

Location: Fairfax, VA
Duration: 10 Months
Pay Rate: $35.00–$45.68/hour (W2)

The Research Assistant II (Clinical Nurse) supports oncology clinical trials by ensuring patient safety, protocol compliance, and high-quality clinical care. This role collaborates closely with investigators, research staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the effective and ethical conduct of clinical research.

Protocol & Regulatory Compliance

• Adhere to federal, state, institutional, and sponsor regulations governing clinical research

• Follow NEXT Oncology SOPs and study-specific protocols

• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely and compliant study activities

• Collaborate with investigators, pharmacy, and research staff to ensure proper handling and accountability of study drugs

Informed Consent

• Support and facilitate informed consent discussions, addressing potential barriers such as language, literacy, or patient distress

• Ensure informed consent is obtained prior to performing any study-related procedures

• Assess patient comprehension and ensure timely re-consenting when required

Clinical Trial Patient Management

• Perform patient assessments, including vital signs and pre-exam procedures

• Assist providers during consultations, treatments, procedures, and follow-up visits

• Document medical history, symptoms, and clinical findings accurately in the medical record

• Coordinate patient care and serve as a liaison with internal departments and external providers

• Educate patients and families on clinical conditions, procedures, medications, and study requirements

• Triage patient calls for urgent care, referrals, testing, and insurance pre-certifications

• Ensure completion of all protocol-required activities, including labs, scans, pharmacokinetics, and study visits

• Monitor patient adherence to study medications and document compliance

Documentation & Data Management

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards

• Resolve documentation discrepancies and ensure data integrity

• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators to evaluate treatment responses and determine dose or schedule modifications

• Ensure effective communication between clinical and research teams

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 lbs

• Manual dexterity and effective vision and hearing (with or without accommodation)

• Active Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Oncology experience preferred

• Clinical trial or research experience preferred