Job: Clinical Research Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

Location: Arizona-Phoenix
Schedule: Full-time


Phoenix Children's Hospital is the only specialty children's hospital in Arizona and it is poised to become one of the foremost pediatric hospitals in the nation. The hospital is home to the state's largest group of pediatric specialists and sub-specialists. In addition, the hospital continues to evolve its clinical practices and is working with leading local and national research partners to uncover new breakthroughs in pediatric medicine.


Currently a 345 bed facility, new construction plans were unveiled in October 2006 that include the building of two new patient bed towers and expansion in bed capacity and other key programs and services over the course of the next several years. In short, PCH is a growing, thriving organization where opportunities for personal development and promotion of our employees will continue in years to come.


Primary Purpose:


Coordinates a variety of research projects. This includes working independently in the acquisition of specimens, extraction of data from patient charts and analysis of data per protocol as well as administrative/regulatory support (recruiting, interviewing and scheduling study participants, processing IRB and other regulatory documents) to specific clinical departments in accordance with all federal, state and regulatory agency requirements, and specific institutional requirements.


Work Environment and Physical Demands:


Work activities are performed in an environmentally controlled nursing unit subject to extended periods of walking and standing. Work activities involve potentially frequent exposure to blood and other high risk body fluids, communicable diseases, hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste. Activities also include, but are not limited to, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and/or pulling equipment up to 10 pounds, and lifting equipment and/or supplies up to 25 pounds. Requires visual acuity, including normal color vision, and manual dexterity to use desktop computer equipment, telecommunications equipment, analytical instruments, and other equipment. Must communicate clearly in English. Requires the ability to speak, write, see, and hear to perform essential duties of the job. Requires effective and positive human relations.

Minimum Qualifications:


Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

Current State of Arizona RN License.

Two (2) years professional nursing experience.


Preferred Qualifications:


PhD degree

Two (2) years previous clinical research experience.