Oncology Research Nurse I

Responsibilities

• Conduct informed consent discussions / obtain informed consent.
• Attend and/or perform research visits.
• Perform/review required protocol assessments.
• Conduct study-related patient education.
• Monitor patient responses intra- and post-study drug administration (as required per protocol).
• Document research nursing documentation as per CPDM’s Research Nursing Documentation SOP.
• Facilitate study drug/product order preparation and verification.
• Assist with pre-certifications and prior authorizations for procedures / prescriptions.
• Prescribe call-ins / renewals.
• Participate in required meetings.
• Train team (disease-specific) and Departmental SIVs.
• Self-directly review new protocols, and reeducate on existing protocols.
• Create and provide protocol-related inservices for Infusion Staff.
• Eligible to apply for Oncology Research Nurse II after two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or completed an Accelerated Program in Nursing.
• NYS RN License.
• Four years of related experience or equivalent in education.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training certification, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate, and Conflict of Interest (COI) training certification are required upon hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word programs and familiarity with Mac and PC platforms.
• Clinical research experience or oncology nursing experience preferred.