Oncology Research Nurse - Gateway Chancellor Oncology Center

Join our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn - Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes.
• Tuition.io - Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 20% is available for eligible full time employees.
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable)
• Onsite children's care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at Midtown and Eastside, Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky. Subject to availability.
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Oncology Research Nurse for Deaconess Cancer Services in collaboration with the Deaconess Clinic Research Institute promotes good clinical practices in the conduct of clinical investigations by possessing an in-depth knowledge of Oncology nursing, federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical trials and human subject protection, assuring compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements, and by collecting, recording and maintaining data and source documentation. Possesses an in-depth knowledge of National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines in the treatment of various cancer diagnosis.

Job Duties include the following, other duties may be assigned.

1. Completes pre-study activities

• Reviews and knows requirements of study protocol thoroughly
• Attends investigator meetings locally and/or out of town
• Coordinates study related sponsor/CRO visits for site qualification and site initiation meetings
• Develops timelines for conducting and completing the clinical trial
• Assists in submission of regulatory documents for IRB review
• Develops all forms and educational materials needed to efficiently conduct the clinical trial
• Coordinates required supplies and resources to efficiently conduct the clinical trial

2. Implements the procedures of the protocol

• Coordinates strategies for recruitment to meet or exceed target enrollment
• Participates in the screening of patient charts and recruitment over the telephone
• Maintains and, if necessary, develops current patient logs for each clinical trial
• Obtains volunteer informed consent according to department SOP's. Ensures volunteer's understanding of the informed consent document and his/her participation
• Completes all study visit procedures as properly trained or licensed
• Monitors enrollment goals and if necessary adjusts enrollment plan and strategies
• Accurately records pertinent information in source documentation and ensures transcription is in the case report forms (CRF's) in a timely fashion
• Provides patient education regarding objectives of the protocol
• Maintains accurate and current drug dispensation and inventory records for each patient
• Assesses adverse events and follows up with the Principal Investigator, patient and sponsor as needed. Reports all serious adverse events (SAE's) immediately to investigator and within 24 hours to sponsor. Completes required documentation according to sponsor, regulatory, and company policies
• Communicates with patient for study-related issues
• Ensures all appropriate CRF's are completed 48 hours prior to monitoring visits
• Coordinates, prepares, and attends clinical monitoring visits
• Serves as the primary contact person for sponsor or CRO
• Resolves queries from sponsors or CRO within required time lines
• Efficiently conducts study close-out procedures according to sponsor specifications and company policies, including return of all study product

3. Assists investigator and/or other staff with patient visits and procedures as per protocol

4. Provides investigators updates regarding patient status and progress in clinical trial

5. Provide flexibility with working hours to accommodate patients, sponsor representatives, investigators, and any protocol requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Nursing.
• At least two years clinical experience required.

Certificates - Registrations

• Current RN license required in applicable state.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator required or must obtain within three years.

Other Keywords: Research Clinic, Monday - Friday, no weekends, no holidays. Day shift, Registered Nurse, RN, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator

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