Registered Nurse Oncology Research Coordinator-; per ) Monday-Frida

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Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek Title Oncology  Research Coordinator-Full Time (80 Hours per pay period) Monday-Friday 8-430 Bronson Hematology and Oncology - Battle Creek Under minimal supervision and reporting to the Charge Nurse, maintains responsibility for the ongoing implementation and follow through of clinical research studies. Assesses, assimilates, records and makes clinical judgments related to clinical research activities. Develops systems to assure efficiency and accuracy of clinical research in accordance with established hospital policies/procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required. Oncology Certified Nurse credential preferred but must be attained within three years of hire. Licensed RN in good standing with the State of Michigan required.

Communication Interpersonal skills

Customer relations skills

Computer skills

Basic math skills

Analytical skills

Ability to cope with a high level of stress

Ability to make fast decisions under pressure

Ability to concentrate

High degree of flexibility

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation

Ability to assist with problem resolution

Ability to demonstrate a high degree of patience

Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Demonstrates Bronson’s Standards for Excellence. Shows dignity and respect to patient, family and team members. Communicates and shares information with providers and team members both verbally and written. Treats team members as valued partners. Demonstrates teaching, coaching and mentoring skills.

Critically analyzes and evaluates research study protocols for efficiency, applicability to the setting and ethical nature.

Assesses and identifies potential clinical research patients for study participation. Clinically assesses for eligibility and enrolls patients in the study per protocol. Collaborates with nursing staff as needed.

Assesses documents and reviews patient information/status in the study record, utilizing documents according to study protocols and hospital standards.

Obtains informed consent in collaboration with the physician.

Maintains records of all study participants. Collects and records all data for on-study forms, flow sheets and other research base forms to be submitted to research base as per protocol. Maintains records of each patient’s therapy and evaluation studies. Obtains data from outside labs, local medical physicians and outside health care facilities.

Maintains knowledge of, organizes and maintains copies of all open protocols.

Updates and distributes to clinical staff and physicians of current therapeutic protocols. Collaborates with ancillary healthcare staff to promote understanding and cooperation in clinical research objectives.

Participates in ongoing Quality Improvement research activities thus assuring quality and accuracy in…