Research Nurse
Oncology

Job Description:
Under direct supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, provides nursing care to individuals and groups requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. May be required to float throughout LMHS and perform other duties as requested.
Responsibilities:

• Perform duties independently; setting priorities and schedules with minimal management direction
• Screen new cancer patients to identify potential eligibility for clinical trials
• Function as a resource for clinical trial protocols to all LMH staff, management and clinical trial participants
• Register patients on protocol for clinical trial protocols with NCORP as appropriate for LMHS physicians and other area physicians that are associated with NCORP.
• Notify physicians of laboratory and imaging results, cardiac testing and other test results and ensure protocol patients are scheduled for appropriate follow up testing and appointments previous to and throughout protocol enrollment
• Provide patient and family education of proposed clinical trials and ensure informed consent and HIPPA documentation is obtained prior to treatment
• Review and assess patient treatment data for adherence to eligibility, dosing and toxicity requirements
• Review physician orders for accuracy and adherence to protocol
• Collect and submit clinical trial pathology and lab specimens according to protocol specifications
• Utilize the nursing process to provide trial participant assessment and care while adhering to protocol standards
• View and assess Expectation Report and complete necessary follow up
• Prepare adverse events reports utilizing the CTEP Adverse Event Reporting System utilizing appropriate grades in the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE)
• Write, review, and submit SAE reports, hospitalization reports, and deviation reports within required timelines
• Submit required regulatory documentation for IRB review within required timeframes
• Assist co- workers as needed
• Assist cancer registrar as needed
• Coordinate Tumor Board, collaborating with oncology, radiation oncology, pathology and radiology
• Prepare attendance list, roster, outcome measures and evaluation reports for Tumor Board
• Routinely review Tumor Board compliance with Comprehensive Cancer Care Committee standards
• Transport chart information to NCORP for LMH patients
• Pick up medications at NCORP office as appropriate
• DARF accountability for investigational agents
• Review scans per protocol utilizing RECIST criteria to determine if patients remain on protocol
• Attend staff meetings
• Attend NCORP Nurses’ and advisory committee meetings
• Report dashboard data
• Serve on Comprehensive Cancer Care Committee – track and composite necessary data
• Complete audits to ensure protocol compliance; maintaining a high level of audit preparedness in all areas
• Other duties as requires

Requirements:

• Current R.N. licensure for Ohio and maintain.

• Acquire CMEs to maintain knowledge of new equipment, treatments and procedures.

• Current CPR card and maintain.

• Proficient in use of EPIC

• Document/communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition.

• Operate CRT, fax, copier, Valco scanner and other office-related equipment.
• OCN preferred but required 18 months of hire
• SOCRA certification within two years of hire

• Work independently

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.