Clinical Research Nurse I-Oncology

NYU Langone Medical Center • New York, NY

103d • $105,000 - $121,900

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Research Nurse I-Oncology. Through the practice of professional nursing, the Oncology Clinical Research Nurse (RN) I prioritizes and advocates for the best interest of the patient enrolled on an oncology clinical trial while maintaining the fidelity of the clinical research protocol and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. The oncology clinical research nurse works independently under the general supervision of the Clinical Trials Office Management and Leadership and the Principle Investigator for the specific protocol in order to competently support the safe, high quality and compliant conduct of oncology clinical research and ensure the protection of the patient.

Requirements

• BSN, New York RN Licensure and BLS.
• Maintenance of Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification through ONS required within the first year of the role.
• Minimum of 1+ years nursing experience in oncology research nursing or oncology nursing.
• Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet and database management skills.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines and maintain service level expectations for tasks.
• Adaptability, independently completes tasks and works within deadlines and collaborates effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Organizational skills both to function independently and as a member of a professional team.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Nice To Haves

• OCN certification preferred.
• CCRP, CCRC and/or CRN-BC certifications preferred.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare colleagues across all units and departments and with physicians and advanced practice providers utilizing the Ambulatory Care Practice Model.
• Conducts a thorough research screening visit for potential trial participants per the protocol requirements, including Review of Systems (ROS), baseline and ongoing AE assessment and documentation, and collection of concomitant medications.
• Collaborates with investigators and study team members to recruit, enroll and retain patients on clinical trials while ensuring patient safety and protocol fidelity.
• Prepares for and oversees the safe conduct of study treatment visits per protocol.
• Provides patients with a thorough explanation of a trial prior to obtaining Informed Consent and as part of the ongoing Informed Consent process.
• Responsible for good quality source documentation related to research visits, Adverse Events and Concomitant Medications.
• Supports and documents the Informed Consent process with non-English speaking individuals.
• Collaborates with the CRC(s) in establishing the feasibility of protocol implementation based on knowledge of institutional capabilities and limitations.
• Creates, reviews and approves protocol tracking forms prior to study activation.
• Learns to develop and independently conduct outpatient and inpatient infusion nursing in-services for all approved protocols.
• Supports the safe conduct of elective inpatient admissions for applicable clinical trials.
• Provides cross-coverage for other DMGs as needed.
• Responds promptly to queries requiring clinical input or changes to research nurse generated electronic documentation.
• Provides timely follow-up to all clinical patient inquiries/concerns.
• Maintains fluency in disease-specific terminology and standard of care treatment modalities.
• Provides clinical education to patients on an ongoing basis.
• Reviews the Beacon Build Template in collaboration with the Physician Investigator for all trial patients.
• Oversees the clinical coordination of patient schedules ensuring overall adherence to protocol defined criteria.
• Provides guidance, training and education to Associate CRCs, CRCs, and Sr. CRCs.
• Ensures Serious Adverse Events and other reportable information is reported as per regulatory requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of current SOC and protocol-specific side effect management guidelines.
• Performs medication review, education, and reconciliation.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and maintains a record of attendance for unit-based and department staff meetings.
• Achieves and maintains the requirements of the oncology clinical research nurse ladder demonstrating ongoing professional growth.
• Supports the development of SOP's, policy changes, education sessions, quality improvement projects.
• Is flexible to support clinical care needs as the assigned DMG and day off are based on CTO, PCC clinical care needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resources groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees