CLINICAL RESEARCH CHEMOTHERAPY REGISTERED NURSE - RESEARCH CANCER
Department: Nursing
Status: Full Time
Shift: 1st
Remote or Onsite: Onsite
Location: Newport Beach, CA, US, 92617
Salary Range: $47.8400 - $74.1700 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
This position is responsible for supporting the treatment of clinical research patients in sponsored, investigator-initiated clinical trials and other clinical research projects throughout the clinical research life cycle.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Sub-Investigator, the Research Infusion Nurse is responsible for the administration of protocol-directed treatments, including, investigational agents and associated research treatments within the nursing scope.
- This role will conduct clinical assessments (nursing interventions, pain management, teaching, collection of EKGs, vital signs, and blood samples for PK/PD), manage adverse events, and review concomitant medications.
- In addition, this role will support required documentation including collecting source information and recording the information in the appropriate EHR system and/or paper-based format.
- This includes the review of research treatment plans and regular communication with the clinical research team members.
- Responsible for ensuring data accuracy, study participant safety, confidentiality, protocol compliance, and regulatory compliance as required by the clinical trial protocol and the study sponsor.
- This role may participate is start-up activities including attending research sponsor required training, reviewing upcoming trials, and developing research treatment-related processes.
- In addition, the Research Infusion Nurse may assist in the identification and procurement of equipment and supplies needed to fulfill protocol requirements.
- This position will have an integral role in protecting the health, safety, & welfare of research participants having a thorough knowledge of clinical research protocols and collaborating and the clinical research team including clinical research coordinators and research pharmacists.
- Oversees study drug administration, monitors and collaborates with the clinical research coordinator and investigator on reporting adverse events according to IRB, institutional, and protocol guidelines.
- In this role, the nurse will demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies take action to resolve compliance questions or concerns, and report suspected violations.
Experience
- ONSONC certification is required.
- BLS Certification.
- 3 years of oncology infusion experience is required.
- Clinical research experience preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting within the last three (3) years required.
- BSN preferred, if ADN degree a BSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire date.
Education
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.
- BLS certification required.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be proficient in electronic health systems and databases used in a research environment, or willing to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with time deadlines.
- Demonstrate prioritization and organizational skills.
- Proficient in medical terminology.
- Demonstrate basic drug calculation skills.
- Demonstrate nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., phlebotomy, performing vital signs, nursing assessments, urine dipstick reading, pregnancy test reading, performing EKG, etc.) with certification if applicable
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
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