Oncology Infusion Nurse

Flourish Research; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee referral program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Flourish Research seeks an experienced Infusion Nurse (Oncology) for our Valkyrie Clinical Trials Walnut Creek, CA site. The role involves performing IV infusions and injections, obtaining blood samples, and maintaining source documentation in a busy outpatient setting.

Requirements include active CA RN license, 2+ years oncology infusion experience, and BLS. The position is on-site, with typical Monday–Friday day shifts and a competitive hourly wage ($52–$70) based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• ONS/ONCC certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer IV infusion and IM/SQ injections of investigational products per protocol.
• Obtain blood specimens following proper procedures.
• Maintain accurate source documentation in compliance with GCP and sponsor guidelines.
• Monitor infusion reactions and adverse events and report findings per protocol.

Skills

Oncology infusion experience

EMR/EHR proficiency

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

California RN license

ONS/ONCC certification preferred

Job description

Valkyrie Clinical Trials (VCT), a Flourish Research Company, is a leading Oncology multi-site clinical research network with expertise in Oncology research. VCT approaches clinical research with a deep sense of humanity, compassion, and sincere kindness. VCT was founded by leading Clinical Oncologist, Dr. David Berz, and has multiple sites spanning California and Colorado.

Flourish Research is one of the industry’s most progressive and diversified clinical trial organizations, with strong capabilities across cardiology, metabolic disorders, renal, oncology, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccine research. At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WESEEYOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU!

We are actively hiring an Infusion Nurse (Oncology) to supportour Valkyrie Clinical Trials Walnut Creek, California site.

LOCATION

Onsite, Walnut Creek, CA

FLSA

Non-Exempt

HOURS

Monday to Friday, Day Shift, 40 hours per week

COMPENSATION

$52-$70 per hour, based on experience

PURPOSE

This role is responsible for providing compassionate and competent care of oncology patients while performing IV infusions, and/or injections of blinded and unblinded study drugs, obtaining blood specimens, and maintaining accurate source documentation. To uphold the integrity and reliability of clinical trial data collected. To ensure the safe and compliant administration of investigational products and collection of clinical data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• A. Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• B. Perform IV infusion and IM/SQ injections of blinded and unblinded investigational products according to study protocols,
• C. Obtain blood specimens and other biological samples from study participants/patients following proper clinical procedures.
• D. Ensure accurate and timely source documentation in compliance with GCP and sponsor guidelines.
• E. Monitor participants/patients for infusion reactions and adverse events and report and document findings per protocol, regulatory requirements, and site SOPs.
• F. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of study data and all participant/patient information.
• G. Collaborate with investigators, study coordinators, pharmacy, and other clinical staff to ensure protocol compliance.
• H. Participate in training sessions and maintain current knowledge of clinical trial procedures and safety standards.
• I. Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written and in appearance) when interacting with all staff, clients, and vendors.
• J. Additional duties as assigned by management.
• K. Communicate effectively, compassionately, and professionally with patients and guests, physicians, employees, and all others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• A. Work is performed on-site in an outpatient clinical office setting.
• B. Local travel may be required to other sites as applicable.
• C. Daily computer use.
• D. Exposure to human bodily fluids.
• E. Participant/Patient care.
• F. Occasional evening and weekend work schedules.
• G. Ability to properly lift thirty-five pounds and occasionally more than thirty-five pounds.
• A. Ability to drive and daily availability of an automobile.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION:
  • A. Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
  • B. ONS/ONCC certification strongly preferred.
  • C. GCP certification preferred.
  • D. BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • A. Minimum 2+ years' experience as an oncology infusion nurse.
  • B. Clinical research experience strongly preferred.
  • C. Proficiency in IV infusion, vascular access, port care, injections, and phlebotomy required.
  • D. Proficient with EMR/EHR platforms.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A. Working knowledge of clinical research methods preferred.
• B. Critical thinking with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• C. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and align with operations.
• D. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• E. Ability to communicate effectively, compassionately, and professionally with patients and guests, physicians, employees, and all others.
• F. Excellent computer skills to include EMR, Office365 and other products.
• G. Experience in reviewing Standard Operating Procedures preferred.
• H. Strong problem solving, risk assessment and impact analysis abilities.
• I. Demonstrated experience in process improvement.
• J. Flexible, able to multi-task, and prioritize competing demands.
• K. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• L. Ability to think and work independently with minimal supervision.
• M. Possess strong clinical nursing and patient care skills.

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions
• tuition reimbursement
• parental leave
• employee referral program
• employee assistance program
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• generous PTO plan covering vacation, sick, personal days and 8 paid holidays.

Flourish Research is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Flourish Researchcomplies withthe lawregardingreasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.