Immune Effector Cell Therapy Research Coordinator

Tennessee Oncology•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description: The Immune Effector Cell Therapy (IECT) Research Coordinator is a collaborative, experienced research nurse and cellular therapy nurse who ensures cellular therapy recipients receive continuous, high-quality care. This individual oversees the quality management of research protocols and is responsible for preparing, implementing, and leading a broad range of essential quality initiatives, including the development and implementation of workflows and documents. The IECT research coordinator will guide the program’s participation and compliance with accreditation and other industry standards. This role is a combination of educational, administrative, and clinical responsibilities.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, writing, communication, and time management skills needed to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
Excellent data analysis skills strategic thinking, planning, and project management
Working knowledge of Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) guidelines
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to plan and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with all division teams and management
Ability to use the computer for documentation, create and run reports and track patient progress and care metrics
Analyze, process, and report various gaps in data through systematic and manual review processes.
Ability to demonstrate and promote teamwork
Ability to work remotely yet build rapport with patients, families, and care providers
Ability to proactively, creatively, and diplomatically problem solve
Ability to effectively delegate and follow through on task completion
Registered Nurse with current RN state license, BSN required, Masters, prepared preferred
Minimum of 3 years of cellular therapy nursing experience or relevant care coordination experience
BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Must be willing and able to travel to all Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of advanced research data abstraction and analytics preferred
Previous experience with quality and regulatory requirements, regulatory agency representatives, and submissions preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, development, implementation, oversight, and tracking of key research program outcomes and quality measures (i.e., standard data collection, analysis, reporting, and monitoring). Develop strategies to identify and address deficits
Assists with the preparation, submission and management of the internal/external compliance documentation at all stages of the research project. Ensure research policies and procedures are developed and updated to ensure compliance with internal/ external regulatory requirements and quality initiatives
Coordinate appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures, education, and treatment schedules to expedite the care of these patients/reduce delays
Serve as a subject matter expert for all IECT-research related standards and regulations. Assists with the selection, education, testing, and monitoring of research project participants. Follows protocols and collaborates with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of participant care. Authorized Representative for identified Immune Effector Cell product REMS programs. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Collaborate with members of the research data team and organizational leaders to meet time-sensitive data reporting requirements for quality and accreditation
Develop knowledge of 3rd party vendor software that is used to extract and analyze clinical data related to program operations (i.e., Safety Event Reporting Portal, Patient Engagement Platform, EMR & Tennessee Oncology Quality Reporting Dashboard(s), Patient Satisfaction Survey Platform, CIBMTR)
Abstract clinical data from the electronic health record(s) (EHR) and other technology platforms for submission to registries, regulatory and professional organizations. Comply with institutional policies regarding data security and integrity.
Maintain audit and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality care that meets/exceeds programmatic and national benchmarks. Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with applicable stands of care and regulatory requirements. Monitor, analyze, prepare, and submit reports related to performance standards and outcomes. Collaborate with key stakeholders and department leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement, clinical decision-making, and optimization of patient-centered cares
Lead the development and distribution of IECT communication and education materials
Travel to facilities (as needed) to provide IECT education and assistance
Collaborate with hospital and community partners to coordinate the care of IECT patients and facilitate access to community-based cancer care services
Organizes and facilitates weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings, including preparation and presentation of IECT candidates. Serve as a point of contact for research patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Regularly assesses and ensures satisfaction with the patient journey
Understand research patient comorbidities, social/economical barriers and collaborates with team members to perform interventions in the interest of optimizing treatment outcomes. Educates research patients and caregivers regarding the IECT processes/procedures, toxicities, late effects, and long-term follow-up. Ensures smooth research pre-/post-infusion hand-offs with referring physicians. Positively promotes the research program to patients, providers, and the community