Clinical Research Nurse - General Oncology/Solid Tumor

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Clinical Research Nurse to support oncology research patients at Fred Hutch & the University of Washington. The role emphasizes nursing expertise, protocol compliance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will document protocol details in the EHR, assist with adverse event assessments, and coordinate education for patients and families. WA RN license and BLS are required, with 3+ years in oncology and clinical research preferred.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree required.
• Current WA RN license or MSL; upgrade to WA residency within 60 days.
• Current BLS certification with renewal every 2 years.
• Minimum 3 years of oncology experience.
• Experience in care of oncology patients and with clinical research preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Maintains balance between research participant care, protocol requirements and compliance.
• Provides nursing and clinical operations expertise to the research team.
• Documents in EHR and supports data entry for protocol.
• Pre-screens patients and confirms eligibility with investigators.
• Assists with adverse event assessments and SAE reporting as required by protocol.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Oncology experience

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

RN license (WA) or MSL

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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.
T he CORS General Oncology/Solid Tumor Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) will support clinical research patients treated at Fred Hutch & the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake.
This position is onsite at our South Lake Union location. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The start and end times may vary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equilibrium between care of the research participant, protocol requirements and compliance.
• Utilizes clinical research nursing expertise and judgement to advocate for others as needed
• Provides nursing and clinical operations expertise to the research team
• Partners with clinic nursing and study team to provide research specific patient and family education and documents appropriately
• Partners with clinic nurses to bridge patient from protocol requirements to clinical care
• Assists Investigators and study teams in pre-screening patients and confirming eligibility
• Supports investigators and study teams in adverse event assessments and documents appropriately for protocol required data entry
  • Understands CTCAE grading criteria to assist with proper documentation
  • Communicates and coordinates effectively with clinic nurse for symptom management, or clinical follow-up, providing the clinic nurse with all applicable protocol specific information needed for patient care
  • Assists PI/Study team in Serious Adverse Event Reporting
• Documents in EHR and includes research protocol details needed for data entry and compliance
• Supports investigators and study teams in reviewing and documenting concomitant medications
• Reconciles protocol required medication diaries
• Supports research coordinators in protocol required clinic visits when research nursing support is needed
• Supports PI in ensuring patient safety and protocol compliance
• Communicates investigational medication holds/modifications to patients as delegated by PI and within scope
• Facilitates communication and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams as needed
• Provides research education to clinical staff as appropriate
• Informs investigators and study staff of institutional policies and procedures that support protocol compliance, patient safety and clinical operation's efficiencies.
• Identifies problems or obstacles in the systems and procedures related to research operations, and communicates to the CORS Nurse Manager and study investigators as appropriate
• Participates in study required monitoring visits specific to the CRN job description when appropriate
• Attends Beacon orders validation meetings as appropriate
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree required
• Must have current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and must upgrade to an MSL with primary state of residence, WA, within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval.
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Minimum 3 years of recent oncology experience
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset
• Ability to successfully work to deadlines and targets
• Experience in the care of oncology patients
• Experience with clinical research preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Baccalaureate in nursing preferred
• Minimum of 2 years research experience preferred
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN), BMTCN, AOCN, AOCNS

The annual base salary range for this position is from $104,458.00 to $165,089.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.
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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

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 [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.