Oncology Research Nurse

Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Oncology Research Nurse to join our Cancer Research Center team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary Independently oversees and provides patient care management and education, or conducts research using sound nursing judgment, critical thinking, and clinical knowledge and skills. Serves as a mentor/resource to other research and education staff. Provides clinical consultative, educational and research support. Collaborates with primary care and specialty departments within HealthPartners. Interacts with the community and external customers, and disseminates knowledge and expertise to other health professionals. Additional Responsibilities Include 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, IRB 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. Special Knowledge/Skills 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. Work Schedule M‑F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Required Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Benefits Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr