Oncology Research Nurse

Summary
Provide clinical care within the context of a clinical research study. Assist with subject recruitment, eligibility, informed consent, and protocol adherence.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Provides nursing care to patients participating in clinical research studies utilizing standard of care procedures.
-Implements nursing plan of care in connection with study protocol.
-Monitors research participants for changes in health status, including monitoring toxicities, assessing clinical response, and providing exemplary patient care while ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner.
-Educates clinical staff and physicians regarding the study; updates clinical staff on study medications or changes in status and may administer study medications.
-Communicates research related information to patients, families, nursing and medical staff.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

• Oncology Nursing experience 2+ years required and Clinical research trials nursing experience (including Screening and Enrolling patients for trial, AE grading, trial activation and drug management) 2+ years required.
• IARCN Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Good communication and writing skills for publication and presentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, ethical standards, and IRB processes.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision makings, and professional judgement skills.
• Screening and enrolling patients for trials
• Patient education
• Triage phone support for patients in between treatment visits
• Symptom management
• Expert knowledge of protocols
• Meticulous documentation
• Adverse Event Grading
• Strong advocacy for patients while they are on trial.

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.