Clinical Research Nurse, Cancer Care

Position: Clinical Research Nurse, Cancer Care      

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Nurse is primarily responsible for performing clinical and patient-facing tasks for patients on study, in conjunction with MD and APP providers. The Clinical Research Nurse will work with providers to identify potentially eligible patients for open clinical trials, and will meet with potential research subjects to review consent forms and discuss trial requirements. The Clinical Research Nurse will see patients during required study visits and ensure compliance with study requirements. The Clinical Research Nurse will also provide clinical perspective and information to regulatory coordinators as needed to facilitate trial activation. It is expected that the Clinical Research Nurse will spend the majority of their time in clinic seeing active study patients and will be expected to follow and evaluate 4-6 patients per day 4 days/week (16-24 patients per week).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative:

• Assists principal investigator with protocol development and the clinical trial protocol review process.
• Collaborates with the quality assurance of clinical trials in developing protocol specific materials.

Research:

• Assists with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials.
• Coordinates scheduling of patient’s laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits.
• Monitors test results as appropriate.
• Collaborates with staff within respective disease groups and with outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials.

Clinical:

• Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials.
• Collaborates with Care Coordination for all patient care referrals. Collaborates with primary nurse (infusion, radiation, surgical) in assuring that patient care needs are met.
• Provides protocol education to patients and families; adapts interactions based on age-specific, cultural and other needs of the patient.
• Completes orders required specimens for analysis and monitors test results, as appropriate. Documents in charts as appropriate and communicates observations and findings to protocol investigator and attending physicians.
• Provides protocol in-service training and serves as a resource to the health care team.
• Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures, licensure/registration requirements, and professional scope and standards.
• Participates in QA/QI projects for the Cancer Center. · Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
• Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. Administers medications as necessary.

Professional Development:

• Identifies areas for professional growth. Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
• Pursues active membership of local and national professional organizations.
• Participates in committees as necessary.
• Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
• Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Baccalaureate Degree required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current basic cardiac life support certification

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years clinical experience required
• 1-2 years research (or clinical research) experience is required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Proficient with standard Microsoft programs (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Ability at a basic level to input and analyze data and generate reports, especially in REDCap databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.
• Strong patient communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a systematic, logical, and timely manner.
• Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information. Previous experience with grant writing, IRB submissions, data management, study coordination and database development, preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans