Oncology Research Coordinator-Full Time (80 Hours per pay period) Monday-Friday 8-430 Bronson Hematology and Oncology - Battle Creek

About the role

Under minimal supervision and reporting to the Charge Nurse, maintains responsibility for the ongoing implementation and follow-through of clinical research studies. Assesses, assimilates, records, and makes clinical judgments related to clinical research activities. Develops systems to assure efficiency and accuracy of clinical research in accordance with established hospital policies/procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Schedule

Full-time, 80 hours per pay period. Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Critically analyzes and evaluates research study protocols for efficiency, applicability to the setting, and ethical nature.
• Assesses and identifies potential clinical research patients for study participation.
• Clinically assesses for eligibility and enrolls patients in the study per protocol; collaborates with nursing staff as needed.
• Assesses, documents, and reviews patient information/status in the study record, utilizing documents according to study protocols and hospital standards.
• Obtains informed consent in collaboration with the physician.
• Maintains records of all study participants.
• Collects and records all data for on-study forms, flow sheets, and other research base forms to be submitted as per protocol.
• Maintains records of each patient’s therapy and evaluation studies.
• Obtains data from outside labs, local medical physicians, and outside healthcare facilities.
• Maintains knowledge of, organizes, and maintains copies of all open protocols; updates and distributes current therapeutic protocols to clinical staff and physicians.
• Collaborates with ancillary healthcare staff to promote understanding and cooperation in clinical research objectives.
• Participates in ongoing Quality Improvement research activities, assuring quality and accuracy in research record-keeping.
• Participates in clinical research audits.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the research field; attends clinical study start-up meetings as necessary.
• Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service reflective of Bronson’s mission, values, and customer service standards.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, and other policies to ensure adherence.
• Travels to Research Base Monitoring visits and to receive/deliver medication/charts as necessary.
• Maintains a safe workplace by keeping the work area free of hazards, correcting or reporting safety hazards, using correct body mechanics, and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed RN in good standing with the State of Michigan required.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential preferred but must be attained within three years of hire.
• For new hires working in the Medical Oncology Physician Practice area, the Oncology Nurse Orientation Bundle from the Oncology Nurses Society (ONS) must be completed within 6 months of hire:
  • Cancer Basics
  • Cancer Biology
  • Chemotherapy Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration
• Registered Nurses working outside of the Chemotherapy Infusion Room are not required to take the Advanced Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) examination must be completed by all Registered Nurses in the Cancer Care Center within 3 years of hire.
• Required education for the department will be paid, including but not limited to the Nursing Oncology Orientation Bundle, the Biotherapy/Chemotherapy Certificate course, and the ONCC Oncology Certified Nurse credential. A monetary bonus will be paid upon successfully obtaining the OCN credential.
• The ONS/ONCC credential must be maintained according to the renewal guidelines of the credentialing organization.
• Annual computer-based learning on Chemotherapy Administration is required to maintain knowledge:
  • Cytotoxic Drug Handling
  • Chemotherapy Drug Spill Response
  • BBC Chemotherapy Review
• Required to complete and maintain training:
  • CITI Training – includes Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Research (renewed every 3 years)
  • Mayo Clinic Transporting Dangerous Goods – shipping of medical specimens (required every 2 years)
  • Investigation Drug Annual Training
  • Other training as requested to perform and maintain trials

Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer relations skills
• Computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to cope with a high level of stress and make fast decisions under pressure
• Ability to concentrate and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation
• Ability to assist with problem resolution and demonstrate a high degree of patience
• Work produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue (e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring sustained alertness and concentration, operation of a personal computer or CRT 40–70% of the time).
• Involves regularly lifting bulky or moderately heavy weights (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks.

Benefits

Required education for the department, including the Nursing Oncology Orientation Bundle, Biotherapy/Chemotherapy Certificate course, and ONCC Oncology Certified Nurse credential, will be paid. A monetary bonus will be paid upon successfully obtaining the OCN credential.