Oncology Research Nurse Jobs

Additional Information:
The Metro-Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium (MMCORC) is a nonprofit research program sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and participating hospitals and clinics. We are a consortium consisting of 25 community hospitals and oncology clinics with over 160 physician members in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro-area and surrounding communities, extending to the western Wisconsin area. Our programs mission is to bring the advantages of cancer research to the community. MMCORC provides the opportunity for patients and physicians to have access to National Cancer Institute (NCI) and pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials for all types of adult cancer. This program provides people in our community access to:

• Management of treatment side effects and disease symptoms
• The newest therapies available for cancer treatment
• Studies directed at cancer prevention
• Molecular-based precision medicine research
• Cancer care delivery research

This position will be based primarily at the MHealth Fairview Cancer Center in Edina, MN with the need to travel to other local sites. We are looking for a 1.0 FTE but will consider a 0.9 FTE for the right candidate.

Please visit our website for more information about our program: www.mmcorc.org

This senior research nurse position will work collaboratively with physicians in identifying and managing patients on NCI and pharmaceutical sponsored clinical trials. This position involves direct patient care and involves a strong patient advocacy role.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to patients, participates in informed consent process, and enrolls patients onto clinical trials.
• Reports adverse drug reactions and protocol deviations to study sponsor, NCI and FDA according to prescribed reporting system.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Distributes investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains accurate investigational drug accountability records.
• In collaborations with the physician, assesses patients for changes in conditions, adverse events, concomitant medications use, protocol compliance, response to study drug, and thoroughly documents all findings.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, data entry, and reporting.
• Participates in monitoring and auditing activities and study visits. Participates in required training and education programs.
• Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research.

Oncology nursing experience preferred. Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills. Understands and applies teaching/learning principles. Works independently, as well as collaboratively, displaying effective communication skills. Supportive of team members. Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff. Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills, and ability to handle large workload. Have a strong drive for results with patient centered focus.

Come join our team of researchers as we bring the advantages of cancer research to the community.