What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Research Nurse BWH position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
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Job Summary
Responsibilities:-Provides nursing care to patients participating in clinical research studies utilizing standard of care procedures.
-Implements nursing plan of care in connection with study protocol.
-Monitors research participants for changes in health status, including monitoring toxicities, assessing clinical response, and providing exemplary patient care while ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner.
-Educates clinical staff and physicians regarding the study; updates clinical staff on study medications or changes in status and may administer study medications.
-Communicates research related information to patients, families, nursing and medical staff.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing preferred
Licenses and Credentials:
MA Registered Nurse License required
Experience:
Oncology Nursing experience 2 years required
Clinical research trials nursing experience (including Screening and Enrolling patients for trial, AE grading, trial activation and drug management) 2 years required.
IARCN Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis.
Good communication and writing skills for publication and presentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, ethical standards, and IRB processes.
Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision makings, and professional judgement skills.
Screening and enrolling patients for trials
Patient education
Triage phone support for patients in between treatment visits
Symptom management
Expert knowledge of protocols
Meticulous documentation
Adverse Event Grading
Strong advocacy for patients while they are on trial.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
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Pay Range
$41.71 - $105.65/HourlyGrade
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