Research Nurse- Ambulatory Cancer

Job Description

Assists in research projects involving direct patient care with adherence to
established protocols so that projects are carried out as directed by the
Institutional Review Board (IRB). Works within scope of practice to perform
clinical procedures. Collaborates with physicians and clinical/ancillary team
members to ensure integrity of research study.

Job Responsibility

* Participates in research project planning to determine feasibility of
protocol implementation based on knowledge of institutional
capabilities/limitations, therapy, and/or population of interest.
* Collaborates with Principal Investigator (PI) to determine patient
eligibility for clinical trial, including documentation of criteria specified
in the protocol.
* Ensures initial/ongoing consent process is performed and documented in
compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Clinical
Practice, institutional policies, sponsor requirements, Institutional Review
Board (IRB) and related applicable regulations, guidelines and policies.
* Participates in educating research subjects, families and healthcare team
members on research study specifics and significant new information arising
during conduct of trial.
* Performs clinical procedures including, but not limited to, vital signs,
phlebotomy, specimen collection, electrocardiograms, administration of
investigational agent (under PI supervision), IV placement, catheters and
patient assessment/questionnaire completion.
* Participates in related audit preparation and facilitation, including FDA,
IRB and related internal and external monitors and auditors.
* Evaluates disease response results and physical assessment data, in
conjunction with PI, to determine response per protocol.
* Collaborates with PI to organize all phases of grant process for submission
to funding agencies and to ensure adherence to clinical trial agreement/
study budgets.
* Collaborates with PI to organize all phases of grant process for submission
to funding agencies and to ensure adherence to clinical trial agreement/
study budgets.
* Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are
considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not
essential functions.

Job Qualification

* Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing,
preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years
and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date.
* Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York
State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
* At least 2 years of RN experience preferred
* Research and/or Oncology experience preferred 

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of
potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for
this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the
future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors
may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years
of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and
internal equity).