Clinical Research Nurse II, Cancer

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Position: Clinical Research Nurse II, Cancer
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse II (CRN II) will report directly to the Medical Director (MD) of the Cancer Clinical Trials Program and the Administrative Director in Hematology and Medical Oncology. The CRN II is primarily responsible for performing clinical and patient-facing tasks for patients on study.

• Will work with providers to identify potentially eligible patients for open clinical trials, and meet with potential research subjects to review consent forms and discuss trial requirements.
• Will see patients during required study visits and, partnering with the clinical research coordinator, ensure compliance with study requirements.

Administrative JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists principal investigator with clinical trial protocol review process and protocol development as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the quality assurance of clinical trials in developing protocol specific materials.

Research

• Assists with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials.
• Coordinates scheduling of patient’s laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits. Monitors test results as appropriate.
• Coordinates with clinical research coordinators and collaborates with staff within respective disease groups and with outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials.

Clinical

• Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials.
• Collaborates with Care Coordination for all patient care referrals. Collaborates with primary nurse (infusion, radiation, surgical) in assuring that patient care needs are met.
• Provides protocol education to patients and families; adapts interactions based on age-specific, cultural and other needs of the patient.
• Completes orders required specimens for analysis and monitors test results, as appropriate. Administers medications as necessary
• Documents in charts as appropriate and communicates observations and findings to protocol investigator and attending physicians.
• Provides protocol in-service training and serves as a resource to the health care team. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, licensure/registration requirements, and professional scope and standards.
• Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.

Professional Development

• Identifies areas for professional growth. Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
• Pursues active membership of local and national professional organizations.
• Participates in committees as necessary.
• Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
• Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.

Education JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Baccalaureate Degree required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current basic cardiac life support certification

Experience

• 3-5 years research or clinical research experience and or oncology nursing experience is required

Knowledge And Skills

• Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Ability at a basic level to input and analyze data and generate reports, especially in REDCap databases.
• Ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and timely. Ability to analyze and solve problems in a systematic, logical, and timely manner.
• Position requires tact and…