Research Infusion Nurse I - Oncology

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Provides specialized care and support for a variety of BMT and medical oncology clinical trials that involve investigational agents. Works closely with staff infusion nurses to care for patient populations enrolled on clinical trials. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Attends Site Initiation Visits for new trials and assists in the development and implementation of research treatment plans. Provides a thorough review of treatment parameters and patient treatment toxicity. Utilizes study protocols in conjunction with the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) to assess for adjustments in treatment dosing. Navigates the research treatment plan and supports infusion nursing in reviewing required treatment parameters, pre-medications, chemotherapy dosing and research specific assessments. Coordinates with the treating team, investigational pharmacy, clinical pharmacists, infusion nursing, clinical research coordinators, protocol content administration team and other required departments to assist in constructing and executing an appropriate plan of care for each research patient. Performs post-checks of patient’s charts after treatment is complete. Demonstrates basic knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and supportive care. Maintains required skills and competencies through participation in education programs, staff meetings, continuing education opportunities, in-services, or classes. Offers constructive solutions to clinical challenges and process improvement initiatives. Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal relationships with supervisors, co-workers, physicians and employees of other departments. Displays a helpful, positive attitude at all times. Initiates and maintains professional relationships with patients and their families. Administrative duties, as assigned (ex. developing research specific source documents to be used by nursing, weekly patients lists to confirm medication is at the appropriate locations each week for each patient, special projects). Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: Oncology Nursing (1 Year) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current state (MO/IL) RN licensure as applicable by state of work location, in accordance with Compact Act. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: Outpatient Oncology (2 Years) Skills: Chemotherapy Infusion, Clinical Trial Planning, Constructive Feedback, General Nursing, Group Problem Solving, Individualized Treatment Planning, Interpersonal Relationships, Nursing Practice, Oncology Nursing, Oncology Research, Patient Care, Patient Charting, Professional Etiquette, Protocol Implementation, Research Data Collection, Site Supervision Grade S26-H Salary Range $30.38 - $52.83 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. 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