Registered Nurse RN - Clinical Research Oncology

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, benefited Clinical Oncology Research Nurse position is part of the Michigan Cancer Research Consortium (MCRC) Leadership Team. The role coordinates clinical patient care for a wide variety of oncology research trials and works with researchers at Trinity Health Southeast Michigan sites and across the country. The nurse collaborates with Principal Investigators, research coordinators, investigational pharmacists, and national teams in the National Cancer Institute network. Coverage is primarily at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, with Brighton and Livonia sites as needed.

MCRC is a multi-state consortium of community hospitals offering federally funded and pharmaceutical-sponsored oncology research trials. It has been continuously funded for more than 20 years through the National Cancer Institute and is currently funded as an NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP).

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with possible flexible hours into the evening for after-hours infusion and sample collection.

Requirements

• Current Michigan nursing license.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN required.
• Three years of related nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of clinical research studies and clinical trials on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide direction and collaborate with research coordinators and other research support staff.
• Recruit and screen potential study participants.
• Make referrals to in-house or community professionals and serve as a clinical resource to research patients, investigators, and other staff.
• Analyze and evaluate clinical data to identify trends relevant to patient safety.
• Recognize and report potential adverse events in cooperation with investigators and the principal investigator.
• Act as a patient advocate between the investigator, clinical departments, and cooperative groups.
• Collect data, assist in developing data collection systems, and compile reports.
• Collaborate on or lead blood and biospecimen collection for specific patients as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level