Research Nurse (float coverage)

About the position

At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference. Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Manages the screening, enrollment, and maintenance of patients on clinical trials.
• Assures protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participation in consent process, ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverse events, accurate and timely documentation/data entry.
• Responsible for education and training of other staff and patients.
• Understands the strategic and operational objectives of the research program.
• May perform high level financial work including budget oversight.
• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility and presents trial concepts and details to the patients.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
• Disburses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration and other patient educational needs.
• Maintains investigational drug accountability.
• Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
• Reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents and reports all findings to physician and care team.
• Enters orders to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
• Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.
• Provides clinical services as required including patient assessments.
• Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.
• Compiles and reports protocol activity, accrual data, and research financials to practice administration and physicians.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations.
• Participates in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits.
• Interacts with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
• Provides input in determining, and implementing improvements to policies/processes.
• Works with clinic staff to solve complex issues around patient trial participation.
• Develops SOPs in collaboration with research and clinical teams.
• Functions in a lead role as a resource for research staff.
• Conducts protocol-specific training for study personnel.
• Oversees subject recruitment and study enrollment to meet goals.
• Leads efforts to find effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Assists SRL in feasibility assessments and study selection.
• Trains and promotes professional development of staff.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred).
• OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice.
• Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required, preferably in oncology.
• Experience in clinical research strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with multiple people on many different levels.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources