Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, a leader in personalized cancer medicine and research, is seeking an Oncology Clinical Research Nurse. This role is responsible for clinical research nursing activities within the institute, collaborating with clinical staff, principal investigators, and research teams to identify, screen, and monitor patients in clinical trials. The nurse will educate patients on trial participation and protocol adherence, and mentor OHSU and affiliate site staff on professional development and process improvement. Patient populations may include those with solid tumor or hematologic malignancies.

Requirements

• 5 years of nursing experience
• 3 years of oncology experience
• Active RN license in the state of OR (Washington state RN license may be required if nurse works with patients who reside in that state)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Must complete relevant research certification modules (e.g. CITI Training)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• The RN must complete one of the following: Current OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification or Complete 36 cancer related continuing education nursing contact hours each accreditation cycle, per Commission on Cancer

Nice To Haves

• Research and clinical trials experience
• Research certification (SoCRA, ACRP)
• Oncology Certified Nurse

Responsibilities

• Attends study initiation meetings
• Attends monitor visits, as needed
• Beacon validation
• Billing schedule review
• Assists with FDA inspections
• Assists with query resolution
• SAE grading and documentation
• Other assigned duties
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, in collaboration with others within the Knight Cancer Institute.
• Mentors clinical research staff members
• Participates in mentoring program of affiliate site Research Nurse shadowing at OHSU.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans. 100% coverage for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Paid Holidays
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-Met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees