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Research Nurse - Cancer Center

Job in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02188, USA
Listing for: South Shore Health
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-16
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Oncology Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 38.2 USD Hourly USD 38.20 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number: R-21515

Facility: LOC
0026 - 101 Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Medical Oncology Cancer Center

Status: Full time

Budgeted

Hours:

40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

The clinical Research Nurse will provide direct patient care to patients enrolled in or considering a clinical trial. In collaboration with the satellite physician(s), is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of clinical research in their specific program/area. The Research Nurse 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 Research Nurse 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. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary across the different satellite practices. The Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.

Compensation Pay Range: $38.20 - $77.39

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Administrative
  • 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.
  • B. Research
  • 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.
  • Collaborates with physicians, staff and nurses in coordinating care and protocols.
  • C. Clinical
  • 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 and Oncology Nurse Navigator 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, 2015) 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.
  • Adapts to site specific policies, procedures and processes, communicates variations to Director of Research.
  • Quickly builds relationships with patients across multiple settings, supports the role of the primary nurse and Oncology Nurse Navigator.
  • Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served.
  • D. Professional Development
  • Orientation and training will take place at DFCI main campus and/or DFCI satellite locations.
  • 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 at the main DFCI Longwood campus, including, but not limited to, the monthly Research Nurse Practice Committee meeting.
  • Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
  • Collaborates in preparing professional reports,…
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