Clinical Research Nurse-Bone Marrow Transplant

The Research Nurse in collaboration with the physician is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of clinical research in their specific program/area. The CRN has expert knowledge of cancer as a disease process, cancer treatment modalities (or comparable knowledge for a non‑oncology area, e.g., infection control) and the process of conducting medical clinical research. In addition, the CRN utilizes evidence‑based nursing practice and has expertise in developing and coordinating a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of those cancer patients and their families undergoing therapy in a clinical research trial.

Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required. Knowledge of current literature and a commitment to continued learning are also required. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary across the different programs/areas.

• Assists principal investigator with protocol development.
• Assists principal investigator as appropriate with the Institute’s protocol review process.
• Assists the principal investigator in developing the protocol budget.
• Collaborates with the Dana‑Farber Harvard Cancer Center DFHCC quality assurance of clinical trials office in developing protocol specific materials.
• Serves as research coordinator for National Cancer Institute, pharmaceutical‑sponsored, and National Cooperative Group protocols.

• Assists with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials.
• Coordinates scheduling of patient’s laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits.
• Monitors test results as appropriate.
• Coordinates protocol data management as necessary.
• Collaborates with staff within the Institute and with outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials.

• Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• Collaborates with Care Coordination for all patient care referrals.
• Collaborates with primary nurse in assuring that patient care needs are met.
• Provides protocol education to patients and families; adapts interactions based on age‑specific needs of the patient.
• Collects and prepares required specimens for analysis and monitors test results, as appropriate.
• Documents in charts as appropriate and communicates observations and findings to protocol investigator and attending physicians.
• Provides protocol in‑service training and serves as a resource to the health care team.
• Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains clinical practice that is evidence‑based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, licensure/registration requirements, and professional scope and standards.
• Participates in QA/QI projects for the clinical program and the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
• Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
• Administers medications as necessary.
• Maintains BLS certification.

• Identifies areas for professional growth.
• Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
• Pursues active membership of local and national professional organizations.
• Supports research activities within the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
• Participates in Division of Nursing / Institute committees.
• Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
• Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.

Education:

Associate degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years.

Experience:

1 year of recent…