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Advanced Practice Nurse, Oncology Clinical Trials

South Shore Health

Weymouth, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cancer, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Computer Skills, Data Management, Disease, Environmental Monitoring, Healthcare, Infection Control, Laboratory Analysis, Medical Research, Medical Treatment, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Oncology, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Registration, Patient Safety, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Radiography, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Research Nursing, Research Skills, Sample/Specimen Processing, Special Needs, Treatment Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Weymouth, MA
POSTED
5 days ago
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. Administrative: 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. 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. 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. 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 training will take place at DFCI main campus and/or DFCI satellite locations. 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. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as validated through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Baccalaureate degree in nursing strongly preferred. If associate degree in nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years Minimum Work Experience Minimum of 1-year recent experience as an RN  Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred  Required Licenses / Registrations RN - Registered Nurse in Massachusetts Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC)  Strong Computer skills preferred Position requires travel to all DFCI satellite locations and the ability to quickly assimilate to new environments and foster team relationships at each site.

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