RN - Clinical Oncology Research Coordinator- RN

About the Role

Using established procedures, perform assessments independently and in collaboration with the physician investigator to ensure that the objectives of an established oncology research protocol are met and in compliance with IRB and sponsor guidelines. Identify and recruit patients into oncology clinical trials. Facilitate clinical testing and check results to determine patient eligibility for a clinical trial.

Coordinate patient care across multiple departments/disciplines, ensuring that the treatment adheres to both strict protocol timelines and the critical clinical timeline based on the specific patient scenario/diagnosis. Provide education regarding diagnosis, clinical trial, and investigational chemotherapy to patients and their families. Oversee nursing aspects of investigational chemotherapy treatment, ensuring chemotherapy orders are written according to dosing guidelines defined by the clinical trial.

Check safety parameters and initiate treatment when patients present for chemotherapy. Triage all patient clinical needs, including immediate and delayed reactions from the investigational agent, often requiring coordination with the patient's primary care physician and external institutions. Initiate direct admissions to the hospital and referrals to Behavioral Health, Homecare, and/or Hospice as appropriate.

Support physician investigators and other clinicians to facilitate patient participation and compliance in oncology. Provide educational in-services on investigational chemotherapy and clinical trial compliance measures to infusion nurses, inpatient staff, and other departments as necessary.

Requirements

• Current valid Michigan RN license required.
• OCN certification required within three (3) years of hire into the position.
• ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred.
• Two (2) years of progressive oncology research experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize computer software to access and input data.

Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Cancer Clinical & Translational Research
Shift: Day