Clinical Trials Nurse-temporary

Minnesota Oncology

This position will support the Maple Grove and Coon Rapids Clinics

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

Medical

• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Free Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• 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. 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.

Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials. Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. 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. 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. Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. Participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits. Provide input in determining, and implementing improvements to policies/processes. Works with clinic staff to solve complex issues around patient trial participation. Education/Training:

Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred)

Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice

Minimum three years of nursing experience required, including one in oncology

Experience in clinical research strongly preferred

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents.

Working Conditions: Traditional clinic environment

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.

Large percent of time performing computer based work is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

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