RN Clinical Research

Overview

Delaware’s Largest Cancer Treatment Group
- Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, Middletown, DE

We are a private practice comprised of 17 physicians and 12 APPs. Our mission is to provide quality cancer care to the patients in our local community. We are affiliated with the US Oncology Network, which is one of the nation’s largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices that are dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. Our board-certified physicians in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Palliative Care Medicine, and breast surgery have trained and held faculty positions in nationally and internationally recognized academic centers.

Our physicians have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases and disorders of the blood and breast.

Through our relationship with the US oncology Network, we are able to offer a competitive salary and affordable benefits including but not limited as Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, 401K profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave.

We have an immediate opening for a RN I Clinical Research.

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and other providers to screen potential patients for eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.

• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Dispenses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability.

• In collaboration with the physician and other providers, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings. Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.

• Collaborates with study team on subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Works with team to determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials. Provides clinical services as required including patient assessments.

• Assists with collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process. May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.

• Participates in required training and education of staff and patients.

• Assists with the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities)

Education/Training -

• Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred).

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice required.

• Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.

• OCN, SoCRA…