Wilmot Cancer Center Clinical Trials - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

6d • $98,508 - $132,995 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Trials Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides clinical care for patients participating in Phase I oncology clinical trials within the Wilmot Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office. Working closely with the physician principal investigator and multidisciplinary research team, the APP assesses patients, supports treatment decisions within study protocols, and promotes patient safety and the integrity and quality of clinical research. This role is suited to a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with a strong interest in oncology and research.

The position is full time, Monday through Friday, with five 8-hour day shifts. The APP works autonomously within the role while collaborating with the principal investigator and multidisciplinary teams. The APP also participates in educating learners, including students and new employees, through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training.

The University of Rochester describes its community as committed to Meliora—Ever Better—and to equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. It is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture and to nondiscrimination on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Meet institutional credentialing and privileging requirements for the role as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Excellent communication, clinical assessment, organizational, and critical-thinking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously within the role while collaborating effectively with the principal investigator and multidisciplinary teams.
• Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner; active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing; active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing; and current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Physician Assistant: Completion of an ARC-PA-approved Physician Assistant program; active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing; and current NCCPA national certification.
• Demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness, customer relation skills, computer competence, and an active desire to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in oncology and clinical research.
• Clinical research experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform protocol-directed patient evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, review of laboratory and diagnostic results, and assessment of symptoms and treatment-related toxicities.
• Assess patients before and during study treatment to determine whether protocol criteria for treatment continuation, interruption, or dose modification are met; implement treatment decisions in collaboration with the principal investigator and within the APP’s scope of practice and delegated study responsibilities.
• Recognize changes in clinical status and potential adverse events, promptly communicate concerns to the principal investigator and research team, and coordinate appropriate evaluation and follow-up.
• Collaborate with investigators, research nurses, study coordinators, pharmacists, and other clinical partners to coordinate protocol-required visits, testing, treatment, and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families about study-related care, symptom management, and when to contact the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical and study-related documentation to support continuity of care, protocol adherence, and reliable research data.
• Carry out assigned study activities in accordance with approved protocols, IRB approvals, applicable FDA and OHRP requirements, and URMC and WCI policies and procedures.
• Promote professional communication, teamwork, and the University’s ICARE values in all interactions.
• Participate in educating students and new employees through clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time