Oncology Research Nurse

• The newest therapies available for cancer treatment
• Management of treatment side effects and disease symptoms
• Studies directed at cancer prevention
• Molecular-based precision medicine research
• Cancer care delivery research

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to patients, participates in informed consent process, and enrolls patients onto clinical trials.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
• Distributes investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains accurate investigational drug accountability records.
• In collaborations with the physician, assesses patients for changes in conditions, adverse events, concomitant medications use, protocol compliance, response to study drug, and thoroughly documents all findings.
• Reports adverse drug reactions and protocol deviations to study sponsor, NCI and FDA according to prescribed reporting system.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, data entry, and reporting.
• Participates in monitoring and auditing activities and study visits.
• Participates in required training and education programs.
• Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research.

• Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Understands and applies teaching/learning principles.
• Works independently, as well as collaboratively, displaying effective communication skills.
• Supportive of team members.
• Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff.
• Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills, and ability to handle large workload.
• Have a strong drive for results with patient centered focus.

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• BA, BS, AD, in Nursing from a college or university
• One to three years of experience as an RN
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Current RN licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• This position requires familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, (including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, discrimination, and harassment laws).
• Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, and electronic medical record.

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Master's Degree
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Certification Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred for IDC Patient Services position.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or other applicable certification preferred for IDC Research position.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Understands and applies teaching/learning principles.
• Works independently, as well as collaboratively, displaying effective communication skills.
• Supportive of team members
• Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff
• Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large workload.

Lakeview Hospital