RN Clinical Research Nurse​/Dana-Farber Cancer Center

Job Description Summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Center is hiring an experienced Oncology RN to coordinate cutting-edge clinical trials. Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays.

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.

• 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.
• Collaborates with physicians, staff and nurses in coordinating care and protocols.

• 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.

• Orientation and…