Research Nurse

Overview

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes -

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources

Responsibilities

SCOPE :

Manages the screening, enrollment, and maintenance of patients on clinical trials. Duties include assuring protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participation in consent process, ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverse events, accurate and timely documentation/data entry, responsible for education and training of other staff and patients, understands the strategic and operational objectives of the research program, may performs high level financial work including budget oversight. Trains and promotes professional development of staff. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through OSHA, CDC and HIPAA. Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards.

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials. Responsible for review of consents to ensure proper execution of the informed consent process for study subjects.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Disburses investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration and other patient educational needs. Maintains investigational drug accountability. Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
• Working independently, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents and reports all findings to physician and care team. Enters orders to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting Provide clinical services as required including patient assessments.
• Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel. Responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financials to practice administration and physicians. May be responsible for the development of practice research budgets.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. Participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits. Interacts with the monitors/auditors while onsite. Provide input in determining, and implementing improvements to policies/processes. Works with clinic staff to solve complex issues around patient trial participation. Develops SOPs in collaboration with research and clinical teams.

SALARY LEVEL:

$85,000-125,000 annually


Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

Education/Training -

• Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred)
• OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice
• Current BLCS or ACLS certification required

Business Experience -

• Minimum three years of nursing experience required, including one in oncology
• Experience in clinical research strongly preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills -

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents.
• Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results
• Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions
• Strong ability multi-task
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have a strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels
• Must have a high level of attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• May be responsible for basic clinical assessments

Working Conditions: Traditional clinic environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.): Large percent of time performing computer based work is required.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.