Oncology Research Registered Nurse, Clinical Trials

Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
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Description:

The Clinical Trials Nurse effectively conducts assigned operations of research protocols. Coordinates, evaluates and follows patient participation in clinical trials. Performs protocol specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens and monitoring responses to the investigational treatment. Implement the standards for research protocols in compliance with regulatory, institutional and external agencies. Work within a Nurse-APRN-Physician ambulatory care model. Performs patient and family education / support. Collaborates with physicians in determining eligibility of patients for clinical trials. Acts as an expert consultant to investigators and others to ensure that Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP‘s) are followed. Provides education to staff and patients on disease pathophysiology, treatment plans and clinical trial information. Identify patient problems and recommend plan of care.

Qualifications:

BSN-Bachelors degree in Nursing. RNs hired after 2/2012 with an Associate degree will have 5 years from their date of hire to complete the BSN degree. CITI must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment. ONS chemotherapy certificate must be obtained within first 6 months of employment, Association of Clinical Research Professional (ACRP) Certification or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) Certification within 1 year of employment. Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical trials and GCP concepts. Experience with computer data entry and database management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Attention to details and accuracy. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents. Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results. Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions. Effective communicator, approachable and comfortable with diverse groups of people. Aware and abide by all standards that govern good clinical practices and general nursing practice.

EOE, including disability/vets