Oncology Research Nurse - Early Phase at University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

POSITION INFORMATION: Performs protocol specific nursing activities for oncology patients to include but not limited to patient screening in tumor boards and outside referrals, adverse event and toxicity monitoring, disease response, and quality of life. Interacts with physicians and data management in study conduct, attends study specific meetings, site initiation visit.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

1. Physician Assistance. Collaborates with physicians to ensure protocol compliance. Under physician supervision, administer study medication and/or review study closing at each cycle in order to complete follow up procedures with the patient. 


2. Information. Responsible for clinical data collection including PK and PD sampling and toxicity assessments and medication assessments. 


3. Patient Prep/Follow Up. Counsels patient, family or legal guardian regarding side effects of oncology treatments and disease process. Assesses patient for protocol compliance and toxicity management. 


4. Collaboration. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to include but not limited to physicians, mid-level providers, and other clinical staff to provide efficient quality patient care. 


5. Supervision. May instruct medical personnel in the use of highly specialized research equipment, drugs, etc. Directs and evaluates the work of staff to include but not limited to Clinic Clerks, Medical Assistants, and other Nurses. Acts as lead when worked performed requires minimum direct supervision. 


6. Research. Participates in and contributes to oncology clinical research activities related to a specific oncology specialty. Coordinates with the CTO Lead Research Nurse and Director to develop and implement studies in assigned area. Coordinates research priorities for specified area.


7. Compliance. Collaborates with data management and regulatory specialists to develop action plans to address study protocol noncompliance. Represents site for sponsor-initiated and FDA audits. 


8. Training. Educates research staff regarding new studies and treatment modalities. Must undergo chemotherapy and bio-therapy training. 


9. Meetings and Conferences. Participates in conferences pertaining to research disease site. 


10. As Needed. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education: 
Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Certifications/Licenses:  State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse Licensure or ability to obtain within
90 days from hire date in this position. 
BLS and CPR certifications.

Preferred: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.


• Knowledge of treatment
  alternatives, drug properties, interactions, and preventive health care
  measures.


• Excellent verbal and written communication
  skills.


• Ability to give full attention to
  what is being said, understand what is being said and ask questions as
  appropriate.


• Ability to prioritize, organize,
  and complete projects in a timely manner.


• Ability to analyze information and evaluate
  results to determine the proper course of action while following established
  standards.


• Ability to develop and maintain
  cooperative working relationships.