Research Nurse Leukemia-MGH

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

• Current MA RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Oncology Nursing experience, Min. 2yrs required.
• Supportive Nursing Leadership, competitive pay and great benefits.

The Mass General Cancer Center Protocol Office (CCPO) conducts multi-phase studies in the outpatient setting at the MGH Cancer Center. If you want to be on the cutting edge of discovering new cancer therapies, the CCPO is a wonderful place to work. Leukemia Research Nurses play a vital role in supporting clinical trials and advancing innovative leukemia cancer treatments. In this position, you will manage study protocols and work collaboratively with research nurse reviewers, clinical research coordinators, physicians, advanced practice providers, and regulatory team members.

You will be instrumental in translating groundbreaking clinical trial concepts into practical care for patients. By building strong relationships with patients, you’ll provide comprehensive education, triage, support, and guidance to help them prepare for and navigate the clinical trial experience, making a meaningful impact on cancer care and outcomes.

Two years RN experience required. Oncology and/or Research nursing experience preferred.

M-F, 7am-5:30pm, set schedule with possibility of one remote day per week after 6 months in the role and subject to clinic needs.

CCPO Research Nurses are responsible for screening and enrolling patients for trials, patient education, triage phone support for patients in between treatment visits, symptom management, expert knowledge of protocols, meticulous documentation, and strong advocacy for patients while they are on trial. CCPO Research nurses work closely with Infusion RNs, APPs and Physicians within the Cancer Center to support patients on clinical trials and to meticulously adhere to the protocol.

Research RNs support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research and making clinical trials accessible to more patients from diverse and underserved communities.

Supported by a Nursing Director, Nurse Managers and Nursing Practice Specialists, this team is responsible for establishing standards of care, initiating quality improvement projects, and setting and supporting the overall tone for excellent patient care.

Acts as a resource to the multi-disciplinary care team related to protocol specifications such as administration guidelines for investigational agents.

Documents research nurse encounters in the medical record including patient education, required protocol assessments including adverse events, oral study drug adherence, protocol deviations, phone encounters and follow-up.

We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills.

We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

If this sounds like the ideal environment…