Research Nurse

The US Oncology Network•Edina, MN

8h•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred)
Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice
Current BLCS or ACLS certification required
Minimum three years of nursing experience required, including one 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 multi-task
Must have excellent communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Must have a strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels
Must have a high level of attention to detail
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
May be responsible for basic clinical assessments

Nice To Haves

OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the screening, enrollment, and maintenance of patients on clinical trials.
Assures protocol compliance for all patients on trial.
Participates in the consent process.
Conducts ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverse events.
Ensures 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.
Trains and promotes professional development of staff.
Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through OSHA, CDC and HIPAA.
Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards.
Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility.
Presents trial concepts and details to the patients.
Participates in the informed consent process and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
Responsible for review of consents to ensure proper execution of the informed consent process for study subjects.
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
Disburses investigational drug and provide 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.
Working independently, 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.
Responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financials to practice administration and physicians.
May be responsible for the development of practice research budgets.
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.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free 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