Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Team Lead Oncology Research Nurse to join our Research and Education 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:
Provides daily work direction to research site staff members at multiple sites within a designated department. Promotes the development of research site staff, which may include RN’s, Specialists, and Coordinators. Contributes towards meeting department goals, continuous improvement of program operations, and provision of services. The Research Team Lead utilizes a systematic approach to nursing practice incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation utilizing critical thinking in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, recognized professional standards and Park Nicollet policy.
This position will provide team leadership to the MMCORC community sites located in Coon Rapids, Fridley, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis with the potential need to travel to other local sites. Looking for a candidate with strong research background in Oncology.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Directs and monitors the daily operation of research site staff members across multiple sites within a designated department.
- Work with staff to develop recruitment and implementation strategies and tools, identify key investigators, and facilitate problem solving.
- Assists with coordinating research staff orientation and staff development programs. Mentors new and existing staff as needed and in partnership with the Site Manager.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new services, programs and procedures for clinic departments.
- Provides input on clinical research staff performance and yearly performance reviews.
- Ensures appropriate site coverage is maintained through the use of regular and float personnel if available.
- Performs other functions as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Required Qualifications:
BA, BS, AD, in Nursing from an accredited college or university, current RN licensure in the state of Minnesota plus three to five years of experience as an RN. Requires three years of Oncology experience.
- Proven informal leadership skills in organizing and leading projects.
- Ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment and apply problem solving skills in performance of duties.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
- Understands and applies teaching/learning principles.
- Supportive of team members.
- Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff.
- Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large workload.
- Intermediate level computer/keyboarding skills required, including but not limited to email, word processing, spreadsheets and Outlook.
- Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.
Current state Registered Nursing License required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Leadership experience preferred.
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!
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