Clinical Trial Nurse Navigator

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our chapters, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Works with patients, family members and/or health-care providers to assist patients in their efforts to identify appropriate clinical trials and help overcome obstacles to enrollment. Utilizes nursing assessment skills, online databases, and information from clinical sites to determine qualification for particular trials. Educates patients about their diagnosis, and the risks and benefits of both standard of care and clinical trial treatment options. Supports patients and family through decisions around treatment options, including decisions to end treatment. Collaborates with the Information Resource Center to provide education, services and support to patients and family members. Serves as primary resource to LLS’s Information Resource Center (IRC) for guidance around all aspects of clinical trials.

As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s Strategic Talent Partner.

Reports to Director of the Clinical Trial Support CenterSupervises N/A

• Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment
• Average salary is $95,000-$110,000. Open to further discussion based on geography
• Maintain/increase knowledge and understanding of hematologic cancers, blood and bone marrow transplant and psychosocial aspects of living with cancer
• Expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and OneNote
• Serve in consulting role to the Information Resource Center about clinical trials
• Develop effective working relationships within the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and with trial site staff, investigators, sponsors, patient and professional organizations
• Outstanding critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Collaborates with LLS’s Information Resource Center to educate and support patients and family members in their efforts to understand their diagnosis, treatment options and available services
• Occasional travel to national oncology/hematology meetings and meetings at the National Office of LLS
• Exhibit comprehensive understanding of ethical standards and Federal Regulations in human subjects research
• Use problem solving skills to help patients overcome obstacles to enrollment
• Independently maintain own caseload of patients seeking enrollment into clinical trials; this includes assessing, educating, and objectively presenting information to patients about available treatment options, including clinical trials
• Contribute to continual process improvement of clinical trial support procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to independent learning and skill enhancement

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.