Position Description : The Clinical Nurse must be knowledgeable of standard research and oncology care practices. The Clinical Nurse advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to patient care standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current BLS
- Current Virginia Registered Nursing License for RNs
- Oncology experience preferred
- Clinical trial experience preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following :
Protocol Compliance
Adheres to applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures related to clinical researchComplies with NEXT Oncology SOPsParticipates in providing timely, informative, and accurate communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure protocol compliance and timeliness of protocol-related proceduresCollaborates with the PI, pharmacy, and other appropriate personnel to ensure proper use of and accountability for study drugsInformed Consent
Identifies and intervenes to address barriers to effective informed consent discussions and decision-making (e.g., literacy, capacity, language, distress, lack of time, therapeutic misconception)Describes and abides by institutional policy and processes for informed consentAssesses patients understanding of the information provided during the informed consent processEnsures timely re-consenting as needed by the physician investigatorConfirms informed consent is obtained prior to performing any study specific tasksManagement of Clinical Trial Patients
Provides complete patient assessment, including vital signs and pre-examination proceduresGathers and assesses objective and subjective data from the patientDocuments data and assessments accurately in the patient recordAssists the providers in all aspects of the consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care.Records medical history and symptoms, completing documentation in the medical record.Coordinates patient care, acting as a liaison with other departments and organizations.Provides patient education before and after procedures, use of medical devices and equipment, and prescriptions.Triage of calls for urgent appointments, referrals for patient consults and testing, insurance pre-certification, and documentationEducates the patient and family regarding clinical condition, and / or disease process.Ensures timely completion of protocol-required events and other requirements (e.g., pharmacokinetics or dynamics, scans, study visits, QOL,)Assesses individual patients for physical, psychosocial, and financial factors that could impact adherence with study requirements and implement interventions as necessaryEvaluates patients adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents and the return of such agentsCollaborates with the investigator to determine disease response as defined by the protocol and communicates findings to the study team and other care providersEvaluates patients adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents and return of such agentsCollaborates with the investigator to determine if any treatment schedule or drug dose modification is necessary and communicates findings to the study team and other care providersEnsures appropriate communication between clinical and research staff related to patient-specific care needsEnsures evidence-based symptom management as permitted by the protocolPatient health counseling and instruction, including meeting with families and caregivers.Medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance, inventory, education.Ensures regulatory compliance with OSHA guidelines, CLIA regulations, HIPAA medical privacy guidelines.Documentation and Document Management
Documents all patient encounters in the legal medical record per licensure and institutional requirementsObtains documents from outside providers or laboratories that are neededAssesses documentation or discrepancies and ensures that inaccurate or discrepant documentation is addressed in the medical record or other source documentsMaintains the privacy and confidentiality of patients source documentsPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires full range of body motion including assisting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.SUPERVISION
The Clinical Nurse reports to the Phase 1 Nursing Manager.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
