Cancer Center Research Coordinator RN

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
• Paid Parental Leave
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Days

Location: AdventHealth Daytona Beach – 301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

The role you’ll contribute:

Develops and coordinates the activities of investigational cancer trials for Florida Hospital Medical Center Cancer Institute. Coordinates with hospital and physician staff to promote the cancer research program and successfully markets research protocols to the physicians and public.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Identifies and coordinates the prioritization and initiation of cancer research opportunities through pharmaceutical companies, NCI, OCOG, SCCC, CTSU and other sources.
• Completes and ensures documentation and requirements of cancer trials are complete and conform with all requirements of the FDA, ACCC, ACOS, JCAHO and other regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Sets up processes to comply with requirements of the research protocols.
• Coordinates with the physicians and hospital staff to ensure that a formal process exists for identifying and enabling cancer patients to participate in clinical research protocols.
• Provides educational opportunities relative to cancer research
• Educates the nursing staff to ensure they are familiar with the clinical aspects of the investigational drugs under study prior to and during the individual studies.
• Ensures that the pharmacy staff is familiar with and educated in the clinical aspects of the investigational drugs under study prior to and during the individual studies.
• Ensures that other involved hospital staff are familiar with and educated in the clinical aspects of the investigational drugs under study prior to and during the individual studies.
• Prepares information for and successfully participates with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in presenting information on new and ongoing research projects.
• Submits individual research agreements to the corporate legal team to review, modify and execute.
• Assists with development of procedures with the Finance Department regarding the handling, disposition and tracking of research monies.
• Coordinates with hospital and physician staff to promote the cancer research program and successfully markets research protocols to the physicians and public through presentations, medical staff newsletters, newspapers, written correspondence, and one-on-one discussions.
• Coordinates the reporting of relevant cancer research and findings.
• Ensures the cancer research program complies with all aspects of the ACOS, ACCC and JCAHO and the FDA.
• Responsible for communication processes relative to cancer research activities
• Effectively communicates with patients and family members in education relative to cancer research.
• Effectively communicates with the Ethics Committee on issues regarding cancer research.
• Completes projects as requested by Administration on time, in a neat and appropriate fashion, and in a professional manner.
• Actively participates on the Cancer Committee and in the Cancer Conferences.
• Performs duties in a fiscally responsible manner and in accordance with budgetary requirements.
• Promotes the cancer research program in achieving financial self-sufficiency.
• Ensures "action items" requiring administrative, physician, or Committee approvals are forwarded to the appropriate individual on a timely basis.
• Actively strives to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Attends meetings as requested, arrives on time, and actively participates in discussions.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate of Science degree in Nursing
• Current, active State of Florida license as a Registered Nurse
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current, valid State of Florida driver’s license
• A minimum of two (2) years oncology nursing experience
• Eligibility for CCRA certification
• Must have knowledge of clinical research, FDA and TJC requirements, and State regulations and have strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification
• Two (2) years in cancer investigational research trials

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Cancer Institute

Organization: AdventHealth Daytona Beach

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25000789

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.