Oncology Research & Clinical Trials Navigator Nurse

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Beaufort, SC

19h

About The Position

The primary purpose of the oncology research and navigation nurse is to coordinate patient access to care including, but not limited to clinical research studies. The Research nurse is responsible for all activities involving the recruitment and enrollment of study subjects, and managing the critical study documentation and data collection. This responsibility includes adherence to all federal, state and Institutional Review Board clinical trial regulations and policies. The research nurse reports to the Director of Oncology Services and will serve as a liaison to the Medical University of South Carolina Research Staff. As a nurse navigator, the registered nurse will utilize nursing skills to evaluate and report to the physician and other healthcare professionals any physical, and/or psychosocial problems and special needs of the cancer patient. Educate patients, families and staff on patient care issues.

Requirements

• Current South Carolina RN license.
• BLS certification required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association).

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• 2 years of oncology, clinical research, and/or navigation experience preferred.
• Oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient access to care, including clinical research studies.
• Recruit and enroll study subjects.
• Manage critical study documentation and data collection.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and Institutional Review Board clinical trial regulations and policies.
• Evaluate and report physical, and/or psychosocial problems and special needs of cancer patients to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on patient care issues.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level