RN - Research Nurse Coordinator Float - MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office (MGBCI CTO) conducts multi-phase studies in the outpatient setting at the MGH Cancer Center. The float research RN is responsible for caring for patients enrolled to clinical trials across the MGH cancer center including Boston and our community satellite locations in Danvers, Newton-Wellesley, and Waltham. Our CTO research nurses are highly knowledgeable and respected members of the clinical research team. CTO Research Nurses are responsible for screening and enrolling patients for trials, patient education, triage phone support for patients in between treatment visits, symptom management, expert knowledge of protocols, meticulous documentation, and strong advocacy for patients while they are on trial. CTO Research nurses work closely with Infusion RNs, APPs and Physicians within the Cancer Center to support patients on clinical trials and to meticulously adhere to the protocol. Research RNs support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research and making clinical trials accessible to more patients from diverse and underserved communities. Supported by a Nursing Director, Nurse Managers and Nursing Practice Specialists, this team is responsible for establishing standards of care, initiating quality improvement projects, and setting and supporting the overall tone for excellent patient care. Acts as a resource to the multi-disciplinary care team related to protocol specifications such as administration guidelines for investigational agents. Documents research nurse encounters in the medical record including patient education, required protocol assessments including adverse events, oral study drug adherence, protocol deviations, phone encounters and follow-up. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years RN experience in Oncology.
• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in both oncology and research nursing.

Responsibilities

• Screening and enrolling patients for trials
• Patient education
• Triage phone support for patients in between treatment visits
• Symptom management
• Expert knowledge of protocols
• Meticulous documentation
• Strong advocacy for patients while they are on trial
• Acts as a resource to the multi-disciplinary care team related to protocol specifications such as administration guidelines for investigational agents.
• Documents research nurse encounters in the medical record including patient education, required protocol assessments including adverse events, oral study drug adherence, protocol deviations, phone encounters and follow-up.
• Interpreting the plan of medical care
• Assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care
• Assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner
• Providing individualized nursing care
• Evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Benefits

• Supportive Nursing Leadership
• competitive pay
• great benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Free parking for nights and weekends
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree