Research APP - Oncology Consultants

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement care plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Assist in the implementation of clinical trial protocols, including building out regimens in EMR, screening, and enrolling study participants.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Provide education to participants about study protocols, potential risks, and benefits, ensuring informed consent is obtained.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including investigators, coordinators, and study sponsors/CROs, to facilitate smooth trial operations.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse events and other safety-related issues promptly to maintain participant safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all activities adhere to institutional policies, federal regulations, and ethical guidelines throughout the research process.
• Stay current with advancements in clinical research, therapeutics, and relevant medical guidelines; participate in training and professional development activities.
• Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Write prescriptions for: medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and care post-discharge in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Based on findings, determine eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies / tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures / obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan.
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner.
• Assist in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patients’ care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for assigned patients to ensure patients are receiving appropriate and quality care.
• Perform on-call coverage and perform hospital rounds as needed.
• Document and report care in an accurate, timely manner using appropriate forms and records.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and to remain flexible in the changing healthcare environment.
• Absorb and provide balanced feedback to staff.
• Assist staff in times of crisis or emergency.
• Meet with the public outside the institution and efficiently market and promote cancer treatment.
• Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant program
• Master’s degree required
• APRN or PA license in appropriate state
• Prescriptive privileges or eligible to apply
• Current certification from ANCC or ONS (AOCN-P)
• Current BLS
• Minimum 5 years experience as APRN or PA, specifically in Oncology