RN - Clinical Oncology Research Coordinator- 40 hours- days

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an Oncology RN Clinical Research Nurse to manage patient assessments and facilitate compliance in oncology clinical trials. This role requires expertise in oncology and Must hold a valid Michigan RN license. Candidates must be capable of coordinating patient care and providing education about clinical trials and investigational treatments.

Qualifications

• Current valid Michigan RN license required.
• OCN certification required within three years of hire.
• Experience in oncology research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments for oncology clinical trials.
• Coordinate patient care across departments.
• Provide patient education regarding clinical trials.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Oncology Knowledge

Patient Education

Education

Current valid Michigan RN license

OCN certification (within 3 years of hire)

Two years of progressive oncology research experience

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Using established procedures, perform assessments independently and in collaboration with the physician investigator to ensure that the objectives of an established oncology research protocol are met and in compliance with IRB and sponsor guidelines. Identify and recruit patients into oncology clinical trials. Facilitate clinical testing and check results to determine patient eligibility for a clinical trial. Coordinate patient care across multiple departments/ disciplines, ensuring that the treatment adheres to both strict protocol timelines and the critical clinical timeline that is based on the specific patient scenario/diagnosis. Responsible for providing education regarding diagnosis, clinical trial, and investigational chemotherapy to patients and their families. Responsible for nursing oversight of the investigational chemotherapy treatment. Ensure that chemotherapy orders are written according to the dosing guidelines defined by the clinical trial. Responsible for checking the safety parameters and initiating treatment when patients present for chemotherapy. Triage all patient clinical needs, including immediate and delayed reactions from the investigational agent, which often requires coordination with the patient's primary care physician and external institutions. Initiate direct admissions to the hospital, and referrals to Behavioral Health, Homecare and/or Hospice as appropriate. Support physician investigators and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate patient participation and compliance in oncology. Provide educational in-services on investigational chemotherapy and clinical trial compliance measures to infusion nurses, inpatient staff and other departments as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Current valid Michigan RN license required.
• OCN certification required within three (3) years of hire into the position. ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred.
• Two (2) years of progressive oncology research experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize computer software to access and input data.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: Cancer Clinical & Trans Resear
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable