Clinical Trial Nurse Navigator - Grant Funded for 1 Year

About the role

Works with patients, family members and/or health‑care providers to assist patients in identifying appropriate clinical trials and overcoming obstacles to enrollment. Utilizes nursing assessment, online databases, and information from clinical sites to determine qualification for clinical trials. Educates patients and family members about blood cancer diagnosis, helps them understand standard of care and clinical trial treatment options, and provides support around decisions to end treatment. Collaborates with the Blood Cancer United Information Resource Center (IRC) staff to provide education, services, and support to patients and family members. This is a Blood Cancer United staff role that is grant‑funded and has an end date of one year from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Independently maintain own caseload of patients seeking enrollment into clinical trials; assess, educate, and objectively present information about available treatment options, including clinical trials.
• Use problem‑solving skills to help patients overcome obstacles to enrollment.
• Collaborate with Blood Cancer United’s Information Resource Center (IRC) staff to educate and support patients and family members in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and available services.
• Serve in a consulting role to the Information Resource Center about clinical trials.
• Serve as a resource to the Blood Cancer United Patient and Professional Education staff as they develop clinical trial‑related materials and programs.
• Maintain and increase knowledge of hematologic cancers, blood and bone marrow transplant, and psychosocial aspects of living with cancer.
• Contribute to continual process improvement of Clinical Trial Support Center procedures.
• Develop effective working relationships within Blood Cancer United and with trial site staff, investigators, sponsors, patient and professional organizations.
• Exhibit comprehensive understanding of ethical standards and federal regulations in human subjects research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s preferred.
• Master’s degree in a non‑nursing area considered.
• Current RN licensure required.
• Oncology experience preferred; specialty training in Oncology/Hematology preferred.
• OCN certification preferred.
• Clinical research experience preferred.
• Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Skills

• Outstanding critical thinking, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to independent learning and skill enhancement.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and OneNote.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Federal paid holidays observed.
• Wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience.