Nurse Program Manager Radiation Oncology Research

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Program Manager for Radiation Oncology Research provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of radiation oncology research and services, primarily in Brigham and Women’s radiation oncology network locations, with support across the MGB Radiation Oncology enterprise as requested. The Nurse Program Manager will function as a key facilitator for the radiation oncologists in the growth and development of the clinical research program for all BWH/DFBCC Network Radiation Oncology departments. Responsibilities include providing nursing input into the writing and review process of clinical protocols for active treatment and retrospective review, collaborating with study teams and training of network research staff. The Nurse Program Manager serves as a primary liaison to the Longwood Radiation Oncology Center (LROC) Radiation Oncology department in Boston, MGBCI Research leadership, the DFCI Network Lead Academic Participating Sites (NLAPS) office and to the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center/ Dana-Farber/Partners Cancer Care (DFPCC/DFHCC) Network Research Manager. The Nurse Program Manager reports to the Radiation Oncology Nurse Director ensuring consistency among Radiation Oncology sites. The Nurse Program Manager works closely with the Clinical Research Supervisor, Clinical Research Nurses and Data Managers in the Boston & Network Radiation Oncology Departments. Work site locations include Boston, as well as Milford, Mansfield and Weymouth.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse required.
MSN (or) MS with a major in Nursing (or) DNP (or) PhD with a major in Nursing (or) a BSN with a Master's degree in a related field, required.
Two to five years of experience in Oncology, clinical research, or Radiation Oncology required.
One year of leadership experience required.
Possesses complex expert knowledge and skill to achieve all aspects of role requirements
Thorough understanding of cancer disease process and treatment, good knowledge of scientific principles
Thorough understanding of clinical research methodology
Knowledge of local and federal regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional, multidepartment, collaborative role
Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills
Computer literacy required including research-related software
Evidence of grantsmanship skills
Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Radiation oncology experience highly preferred.
OCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages Radiation Oncology Network Research program as directed by the Vice Chair of Research, Radiation Oncology
Works closely with MD’s, RN’s and clinical staff to identify and support research needs
Provides input on resource acquisition and feasibility of new clinical trials
Provides nursing and clinical expertise to investigators
Develops data bases, provides progress reports
Utilization of existing databases (i.e. PROMPTs)
Collaborates with national research groups (i.e. RTOG, CALGB)
Collaborates with other research protocol sponsors
Educate investigators, nurses and clinical staff re protocols, procedures, requirements and regulations and ensures they are followed (CITI training etc.)
Monitors adherence to OHRS policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
Collaborates with Vice Chare of Research to develop and implement appropriate quality control guidelines to ensure all study conduct activities confirm to institutional regulatory standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and national cooperative group standards
Provides clinical support for patients enrolling on protocols open in Radiation Oncology Network locations including patient identification, study requirements, protocol education and coordination with medical team members
Collaborate with study teams to identify and mitigate potential barriers to ensure study data is captured and analyzed in a timely and effective manner and enrollment targets are being met
Provides in-service education, and serves as a resource to the health care team
Collaborates with Vice Chair to determine need for additional research staff (Data Managers, RN)
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, orienting and supervising research staff for the network.
Develops systems to ensure optimal communication between all relevant research entities
Leads Network Research Committee and staff meetings
Serves as the liaison to the BWH Radiation Oncology department in Boston, works closely with BWH Clinical Research Supervisor and departmental research nurses and data managers
Serves as the liaison to the DFCI NLAPS office and to the DFPCC/DFHCC Network Research Manager
Serves as Network Radiation Oncology liaison to the DFHCC/DFPCC Network Research Office, Office for Human Studies Research and Institutional Review Board
Maintains a high degree of awareness of the current scientific state and advancements in relation to the DFCI/HCC Network Radiation Oncology Research program
Attends relevant symposia, scientific meetings, training sessions, workshops and journal review
Participates in teleconferences and meetings regarding operation issues, study metrics, enrollment and deliverables for all DFHCC Network Radiation Oncology Research sites
Develops project status reports and communicates with teams and funding partners as needed on behalf of the Network radiation oncologists
Responsible for overseeing and managing specific nursing programs or services. This position involves coordinating nursing staff, implementing program initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in alignment with organizational goals.