Oncology Clinical Research Nurse PRN

2 weeks ago

Camden, New Jersey, United States Cooper University Health Care Full time
About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare through our team of extraordinary professionals. Our commitment to clinical innovation and access to cutting-edge facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols is unwavering. We prioritize our employees by offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, favorable working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth.

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Position Overview

The Oncology Research Nurse collaborates with the research team to identify clinical trials that can significantly benefit our patient population.

This role involves working alongside other nurse navigators to assess and facilitate potential candidates for clinical trials, referring eligible patients to the Research Department. The nurse will review physician schedules and patient records to pre-screen for inclusion criteria.

Promoting research-based therapies and education to patients is a key responsibility.

Additionally, the nurse collaborates with clinical research coordinators to create operational flow plans for each active research protocol.

Patient Support & Education:

The nurse educates, supports, and assists patients and their families, acting as a vital link to their healthcare providers and supportive services throughout their participation in research studies. This role is crucial for implementing multidisciplinary care during the research protocol.

Facilitating and coordinating comprehensive cancer care for new research patients within the Cooper Cancer Institute is essential. The nurse serves as a critical resource for information and education regarding all cancer research protocols.

As a liaison between new patients, physicians, and diagnostic services, the nurse expedites the initiation of participation in research protocols. They explain the role of the nurse navigator to patients and families, triaging and forwarding inquiries to the appropriate disciplines.

Understanding the challenges and experiences associated with cancer, the nurse anticipates the needs of patients and families, providing supportive information and education while respecting cultural and spiritual beliefs.

Encouraging patient participation and autonomy in clinical decision-making while offering emotional and informational support is a key aspect of this role.

Timely completion of all related documentation and ongoing communication with the oncology research team is required.

Utilizing available databases and resources effectively ensures accessibility for all team members.

Program Development:

The nurse assists in implementing outreach initiatives by identifying areas of need, overseeing outreach plans, and analyzing patient referrals and program growth.

Collaboration with the Events Coordinator and program physicians is necessary for planning and executing Research Community Education Programs.

Multidisciplinary Tumor Board:

Participation in Disease-Specific Tumor Boards is expected.

The nurse follows up to ensure that the research plans discussed at tumor boards are communicated to patients and that necessary actions are taken. They also relay the agreed-upon follow-up plans in writing to the multidisciplinary and clinical research teams.

Engagement in multidisciplinary rounds and conferences is required, ensuring that all necessary data is available for the cancer team conference.

Education:

Collaboration with all CCI disciplines is essential for developing, implementing, and evaluating oncology research programs for patients, healthcare professionals, and the community. Acting as a liaison with external research agencies is also part of this role.

The nurse develops educational resources for cancer patients and families interested in clinical research and provides education within the Cooper network and beyond as needed. They also conduct educational programs and lectures for oncology fellows, surgical residents, medical students, and nursing staff.

Assisting with the onboarding and training of new research staff and other CCI faculty is an important responsibility.

Additional Responsibilities:

Compliance with all system and departmental policies and procedures is required, including timely documentation.

Participation in annual mandatory in-services is expected.

The nurse must work efficiently, demonstrate flexibility, and prioritize tasks effectively.

Maintaining active and current professional credentials is essential.

Providing backup support for other research staff during absences, when qualified, is also part of the role.

Performing other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the department and system is expected.

Participation in the Research Review Committee is required.

The nurse acts as a liaison and instructor for research staff regarding the utilization of EPIC.

Experience Required

A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required, with a preference for oncology experience.

A minimum of 2 years of research experience is preferred.

Experience in program development is preferred.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required.

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