Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Research Clinic

Research Nurse

The Research Nurse in collaboration with the physician, is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of clinical research in their specific program/area. The CRN has expert knowledge of cancer as a disease process, cancer treatment modalities and the process of conducting medical clinical research. In addition, the CRN utilizes evidence-based nursing practice and has expertise in developing and coordinating a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of those cancer patients and their families undergoing therapy in a clinical research trial. The float research nurse will be expected to float to various disease groups.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Administrative: Assists principal investigator with protocol development. Collaborates with the Dana-Farber Harvard Cancer Center DFHCC quality assurance of clinical trials office in developing protocol specific materials. Serves as research coordinator for National Cancer Institute, pharmaceutical-sponsored, and National Cooperative Group protocols.

Research: Assists with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials. Coordinates scheduling of patient's laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits. Coordinates protocol data management as necessary. Collaborates with staff within the Institute and with outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials.

Clinical: Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials. Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team. Collaborates with Care Coordination for all patient care referrals. Collaborates with primary nurse in assuring that patient care needs are met. Collects and prepares required specimens for analysis and monitors test results, as appropriate. Documents in charts as appropriate and communicates observations and findings to protocol investigator and attending physicians. Provides protocol in-service training and serves as a resource to the health care team. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards. Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, licensure/registration requirements, and professional scope and standards. Participates in QA/QI projects for the clinical program and the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice. Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. Pursues active membership of local and national professional organizations. Supports research activities within the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Participates in Division of Nursing / Institute committees. Associate degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years. Experience: 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required. Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).

As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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