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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

**Facility:** Cancer Center Building

**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD

**Address:** 1309 W 17th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts

**Job Schedule:** Full time

**Weekly Hours:** 40.00

**Salary Range:** $21.50 - $34.50

Department Details

The Decentralized Clinical Trial Navigator will be embedded in the Clinical Research team, working closely with enrolled patients, providers, clinical research coordinators and organizational sites to coordinate study procedures according to DCT Guidance and within the infrastructure of various sites within Sanford.

In addition, the Navigator will work closely with Clinical Research and Virtual Health leadership to continue developing a comprehensive “site grid” for patient navigation, development and collection of key metrics, and preparation of materials for dissemination of findings.

- Monday through Friday 8:00a-4:30pm

- Independent role surrounded by positive, collaborative teams

We are excited for the evolution of this role into our Virtual Care Center and Research Teams!

Job Summary

The Clinical Trial Navigator (CTN) plays a critical role in guiding and supporting participants through decentralized clinical trials. This individual serves as a liaison between patients, clinical sites, and trial sponsors, ensuring smooth navigation of the virtual and in-home aspects of study participation. The CTN provides education, logistical coordination, and ongoing engagement to enhance participant experience and compliance in decentralized and hybrid trials.

The Clinical Trial Navigator will be embedded in the Clinical Research team, working closely with enrolled patients, providers, clinical research coordinators and organizational sites to coordinate study procedures according to DCT Guidance and within the infrastructure of various sites within Sanford.

In addition, the Navigator will work closely with Clinical Research and Virtual Health leadership to continue developing a comprehensive “site grid” for patient navigation, development and collection of key metrics, and preparation of materials for dissemination of findings. Integrates health care for patients/clients across the continuum of care. Works cross-functionally with healthcare team and other professionals to coordinate scheduling of remote visits, in-home nursing visits, and telehealth consults. Proactively addresses participant concerns or questions. Integration enhances patient flow and interdisciplinary communication promotes early intervention. Supports patients/clients and other family members by removing barriers of care.

Serves as the primary point of contact for participants, providing personalized support throughout the trial lifecycle. Educates participants on trial procedures, digital tools, telehealth platforms, and in-home visit logistics. Monitors participant adherence to trial protocols and follows up on missed tasks. Tracks participant progress and documents key interactions in compliance with regulatory and data privacy requirements.

Seeks to evaluate outcomes based on an integration among established clinical, financial and utilization data. Functions in structured and unstructured health care settings described as a geographic and/or situational environment that may not have established policies and procedures. Collaborates with Clinical Research Coordinators and RN Navigators to coordinate nursing support for patients. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients according to department scope of service.

May serve as a key link between providers, clinics, insurance concerns, communication, inpatient floors and outside facilities. Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with those with whom has contact. Able to work with growth and development needs of client populations in clinical area. Strong communication skills are required. Monitors, evaluates and trends patient responses utilizing structured care methodologies. Work closely with ancillary and support services. Ability to solve problems, identify and implement process improvements when needed. Self-motivated, working with little direction. Ability to facilitate groups, multidisciplinary teams, and implement best practices when necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (i.e. Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Research) or equivalent experience

Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0227956

**Job Function:** Research

**Featured:** No