Oncology Research Nurse (PA/NJ Residents ONLY)

St. Luke’s University Health Network

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
20 days ago

Highlights

Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Organizational management of all aspects of the trial including but not limited to timeliness in completing case report forms (CRFs), data entry, reporting adverse drug events, managing caseload and managing study files.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Industry	Healthcare Services
Company Size	5,000 to 9,999 employees
Website	slhn.org/EOE

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The primary responsibility of the Oncology Research Nurse II is to coordinate all aspects of care for the patient enrolled in a clinical trial. The research nurse is required to have an in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sound conduct of the clinical trial, including but not limited to, recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements. This includes performing required study procedures as applicable.
Maintenance of accurate and complete documentation, including but not limited to regulatory documents, signed informed consent forms, source documentation, drug dispensing logs, subjects logs and study-related communication.
Organizational management of all aspects of the trial including but not limited to timeliness in completing case report forms (CRFs), data entry, reporting adverse drug events, managing caseload and managing study files.
Communication of all protocol-related issues/problems to the appropriate management staff, and proper communication to the necessary staff in accordance with billing compliance processes.
Educates patients regarding protocol procedures and treatment regimen as needed and appropriate. Disseminates relevant study information to medical and nursing staff as it relates to patient care.
Supports conduct of clinical trials, including travel to physician offices and all St. Luke’s campuses to explain studies/consent to patients and staff, obtain samples (urine, blood, etc.) as required by protocols, deliver drugs, review charts.
Responsible for ordering and documentation of investigational and commercially available drugs supplied from the National Cancer Institute and other approved clinical trial sponsors as applicable.
Professional conduct in the presence of subjects, research staff, sponsors, monitors, etc.
Provide direction/training to other members of research staff as appropriate. For example, guidance to clinical research associate in completing case report forms.
Travel to required protocol meetings. For example, attendance at national cooperative group meetings or attendance at sponsor driven investigator meetings.
Preparation and shipping of laboratory specimens to study (central) laboratories and maintenance of appropriate certifications related to this function (for example, IATA training).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires sitting for up to seven hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Standing for up to 4 hours per day, 3 hours at time. Requires frequent fingering, handling and twisting and turning. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying and pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally requires reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation, seeing as it relates to general vision.

EDUCATION:

Registered professional nurse required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have 2+ years direct oncology clinical trials experience. Clinical Research certification (e.g. SoCRA, ACRP, etc.) preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Company

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
Various outpatient testing and service facilities
Home health
Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
Other related organizations
57,500+ annual admissions
195,000 annual emergency room visits
1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
8,600+ employees
More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.