Oncology Clinical Trials Nurse, Miami Cancer Institute, FT, 8A-4:30P
About The Position
The Clinical Trials Nurse effectively conducts assigned operations of research protocols. Coordinates, evaluates and follows patient participation in clinical trials. Performs protocol specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens and monitoring responses to the investigational treatment. Implement the standards for research protocols in compliance with regulatory, institutional and external agencies. Work within a Nurse-APRN-Physician ambulatory care model. Performs patient and family education / support. Collaborates with physicians in determining eligibility of patients for clinical trials. Acts as an expert consultant to investigators and others to ensure that Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP‘s) are followed. Provides education to staff and patients on disease pathophysiology, treatment plans and clinical trial information. Identify patient problems and recommend plan of care.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree is required.
- Basic Life Support.
- ACRP Certified Clinical Research Associate.
- SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional.
- Collab Inst Training Init.
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate.
- Registered Nurse.
- BSN-Bachelors degree in Nursing.
- RNs hired after 2/2012 with an Associate degree will have 5 years from their date of hire to complete the BSN degree.
- CITI must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.
- ONS chemotherapy certificate must be obtained within first 6 months of employment, Association of Clinical Research Professional (ACRP) Certification or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) Certification within 1 year of employment.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical trials and GCP concepts.
- Experience with computer data entry and database management.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Attention to details and accuracy.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents.
- Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results.
- Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions.
- Effective communicator, approachable and comfortable with diverse groups of people.
- Aware and abide by all standards that govern good clinical practices and general nursing practice.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Conducts assigned operations of research protocols.
- Coordinates, evaluates and follows patient participation in clinical trials.
- Performs protocol specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens and monitoring responses to the investigational treatment.
- Implements the standards for research protocols in compliance with regulatory, institutional and external agencies.
- Works within a Nurse-APRN-Physician ambulatory care model.
- Performs patient and family education / support.
- Collaborates with physicians in determining eligibility of patients for clinical trials.
- Acts as an expert consultant to investigators and others to ensure that Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP‘s) are followed.
- Provides education to staff and patients on disease pathophysiology, treatment plans and clinical trial information.
- Identifies patient problems and recommends plan of care.
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
