Infusion Research Nurse - PRN

About the role

Our Infusion Research Nurse position is a critical role within the Drug Development Unit at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI). You will play a key part in managing and treating patients enrolled in clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance and providing comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Closely follow study patients throughout the treatment course, ensuring protocol compliance
• Administer chemotherapy as per physician orders
• Read and interpret EKGs
• Communicate all protocol-related issues/problems to the investigator
• Absess patient for side effects of treatment and symptoms related to disease or disease progression
• Absess and document patient compliance with medications and return visits
• Communicate with the pharmacy staff for timely and accurate study drug distribution
• Maintain a current medication list and records in protocol-specific requirements
• Provide data team with completed follow-up forms, medical records, lab data, and other source documents in a timely manner
• Educate and orient ancillary staff in study-specific procedures
• Document and report adverse events
• Perform telephone triage
• Assess the patients’ EMR to ensure all required data has been entered prior to their scheduled appointment
• Perform patient counseling and referral to appropriate support services
• Monitor schedules daily for appropriate treatment distribution and additional patient visits

Requirements

• An Associate Degree; preferably a Bachelor’s Degree
• Current licensure in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology
• Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP
• Knowledge of clinical research processes
• Knowledge of Phase I protocol preferred
• One year of acute care nursing experience required
• At least one year of oncology experience preferred
• At least one year of experience in a research setting preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification (can complete within 30 days of start date)
• ONS Chemotherapy Provider card
• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP)

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Computer literacy

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees. This includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Discounted gym memberships
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $40/hr - $52/hr. This is a PRN position with a flexible schedule, no work on holidays, evenings, or weekends.

Schedule

This is a PRN position with a flexible schedule, no work on holidays, evenings, or weekends.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations. We conduct community-based clinical trials to advance therapies and improve outcomes for cancer patients. With more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since our inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. Our research network brings together over 1,300 physicians who enroll patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. We are committed to supporting the well-being of our patients and communities, and we offer a total rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.

McKesson

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.