What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Nurse position at The START Center for Cancer Research?
The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering access to cutting edge trials throughout the US and Europe. Today, with over 1,300 studies completed, and with research facilities in the United States and in Spain, Portugal, and Ireland, START’s mission is to accelerate the development of new anticancer drugs that will improve the quality of life and survival for patients with cancer and lead to its eventual cure. To date, over 43 therapies conducted at START locations have obtained FDA/EMA approval. Incredibly, while Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) conduct 80% of cancer trials, such trials reach only 20% of the patient population – leaving the majority of patients who are treated in community practices and hospitals without access to a clinical trial when their care journey calls for one. START serves the many – by bringing cancer trials to physicians and their patients in community hospitals and practices when hope is needed most.
START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world. As an example, in San Antonio, where START was founded, START treated the first patient ever with Keytruda – the most effective cancer drug in medical history.
We are hiring a Clinic Nurse, Oncology for our Lake Success location. The Clinic Nurse is responsible for assisting the clinic providers with examination, evaluation and triage of individuals who are participants in research protocols that are conducted at START. The clinic Nurse uses appropriate professional judgement and decision making in planning and providing care. Nursing care is to be delivered in a manner consistent with the Standard Operating Procedures and standards of practice, and professional evidence-based standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Patient Care
Business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility required to accommodate patient schedules and clinical trial needs. This position is based at our new Lake Success center (450 Lakeville Road, Lake Success, NY 11042), where you'll have the exciting opportunity to help establish our operations from the ground up.
Best-in-Class Benefits And Perks
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
Deeply rooted in community oncology centers globally, The START Center for Cancer Research provides access to specialized preclinical and early-phase clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents. START clinical trial sites have conducted more than a thousand early-phase clinical trials, including for 43 therapies that were approved by the FDA. START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world. Learn more at STARTresearch.com.
Ready to be part of a team changing the future of cancer treatment?
Join us in our mission to conquer cancer, one clinical trial at a time. Your expertise and dedication can help us bring hope and healing to patients worldwide. Please submit your application online.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world. As an example, in San Antonio, where START was founded, START treated the first patient ever with Keytruda – the most effective cancer drug in medical history.
We are hiring a Clinic Nurse, Oncology for our Lake Success location. The Clinic Nurse is responsible for assisting the clinic providers with examination, evaluation and triage of individuals who are participants in research protocols that are conducted at START. The clinic Nurse uses appropriate professional judgement and decision making in planning and providing care. Nursing care is to be delivered in a manner consistent with the Standard Operating Procedures and standards of practice, and professional evidence-based standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Perform telephone triage assessments for trial patients when needed and provide patient education on clinical trial participation, treatments, and potential side effects.
- Enter patient history into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and conduct basic assessments, including physical exams, vital signs, and ECGs.
- Monitor patients' well-being, document observations, and take appropriate action as necessary while ensuring the dignity, health, and safety of participants.
- Provide patients with visit summaries, coordinate care with internal and external staff, and respond to emergency situations based on nursing standards.
- Prepare for clinic days by ensuring necessary supplies and results are available, assist with prescription refills, and contribute to EHR/PQRS quality standards.
- Provide telephone triage, assist in training and mentoring staff, complete preauthorization forms, and support referral processes to specialists.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, peers, and other departments, promoting positive interactions and respecting cultural diversity and confidentiality.
- Collaborate with physicians to ensure necessary labs and assessments are completed and results are obtained.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in practicing state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, an AHA (American Heart Association) certificate.
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™ completed within the last 5 years or obtained within first year of employment.
- 1-year oncology experience.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Bachelor’s degree of Nursing
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Clinical Trials experience
Business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility required to accommodate patient schedules and clinical trial needs. This position is based at our new Lake Success center (450 Lakeville Road, Lake Success, NY 11042), where you'll have the exciting opportunity to help establish our operations from the ground up.
Best-in-Class Benefits And Perks
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
- Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
- Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
- Performance recognition: 10% annual bonus opportunity
- Career development: Educational assistance program to support your professional growth
- Financial flexibility: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
- Well-being and work-life balance: Generous paid time off policy, holidays and weekends off
- Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
Deeply rooted in community oncology centers globally, The START Center for Cancer Research provides access to specialized preclinical and early-phase clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents. START clinical trial sites have conducted more than a thousand early-phase clinical trials, including for 43 therapies that were approved by the FDA. START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world. Learn more at STARTresearch.com.
Ready to be part of a team changing the future of cancer treatment?
Join us in our mission to conquer cancer, one clinical trial at a time. Your expertise and dedication can help us bring hope and healing to patients worldwide. Please submit your application online.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
