CLINICAL RESEARCH CHEMOTHERAPY REGISTERED NURSE - RESEARCH CANCER

Salary Range : $47.8400 - $74.1700 / hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

This position is responsible for supporting the treatment of clinical research patients in sponsored, investigator-initiated clinical trials and other clinical research projects throughout the clinical research life cycle.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator / Sub-Investigator, the Research Infusion Nurse is responsible for the administration of protocol-directed treatments, including, investigational agents and associated research treatments within the nursing scope.

• This role will conduct clinical assessments (nursing interventions, pain management, teaching, collection of EKGs, vital signs, and blood samples for PK / PD), manage adverse events, and review concomitant medications.
• In addition, this role will support required documentation including collecting source information and recording the information in the appropriate EHR system and / or paper-based format.
• This includes the review of research treatment plans and regular communication with the clinical research team members.
• Responsible for ensuring data accuracy, study participant safety, confidentiality, protocol compliance, and regulatory compliance as required by the clinical trial protocol and the study sponsor.
• This role may participate is start-up activities including attending research sponsor required training, reviewing upcoming trials, and developing research treatment-related processes.
• In addition, the Research Infusion Nurse may assist in the identification and procurement of equipment and supplies needed to fulfill protocol requirements.
• This position will have an integral role in protecting the health, safety, & welfare of research participants having a thorough knowledge of clinical research protocols and collaborating and the clinical research team including clinical research coordinators and research pharmacists.
• Oversees study drug administration, monitors and collaborates with the clinical research coordinator and investigator on reporting adverse events according to IRB, institutional, and protocol guidelines.
• In this role, the nurse will demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies take action to resolve compliance questions or concerns, and report suspected violations.

Experience

• ONS certification is required.
• BLS Certification.
• 3 years of oncology infusion experience is required.
• Clinical research experience preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting within the last three (3) years required.
• BSN preferred, if ADN degree a BSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire date.

Education

BSN preferred nursing education required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.
• BLS certification required.

Additional Requirements :

• Must be proficient in electronic health systems and databases used in a research environment, or willing to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire.
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with time deadlines.
• Demonstrate prioritization and organizational skills.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Demonstrate basic drug calculation skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., phlebotomy, performing vital signs, nursing assessments, urine dipstick reading, pregnancy test reading, performing EKG, etc.

with certification if applicable