Clinical Studies RN II, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clemmons

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provide specialized nursing care/treatment to a specific group of patients in the Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center (WFBCCC); participate in management and coordination of clinical research studies; and provide supervision to nursing / nursing support personnel. Provide cross coverage as needed in the Cancer Center’s Protocol Office. Cross train in order to support the other nurses when needed.  Coordinate efforts related to clinical oncology studies, primarily investigator-initiated or investigator-initiated industry-sponsored clinical trials. Primary areas of focus are cross departmental trials in several areas (treatment trials, supportive care, cancer prevention and control).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

1. Graduation from accredited school of nursing
2. One year of nursing experience, preferably in a related field, research, acute care, or a specialty area

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing
2. Three or more years of nursing experience
3. Documented education and/or training in the oncology field

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

1. North Carolina RN license
2. Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed
3. All additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

1. EPIC/WakeOne proficiency to include appropriate documentation of research notes
2. Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills)
3. Ability to provide indirect patient care
4. Basic computer skills required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Actively screen patients for protocol enrollment, utilizing knowledge of oncology nursing to review pathology, laboratory results, scans and physician notes to verify patient eligibility.
2. Serve as a nursing expert of specialized patient care, including direct patient care, assessment, documentation, treatment intervention and patient/family education and support in accordance with education/experience, established policies and procedures, and state licensure requirements.
3. Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers to plan, develop, budget, implement, coordinate, manage, monitor and evaluate patient care guidelines/protocols for clinical programs and/or clinical research studies; assist with developing and implementing nursing care policies/procedures for the unit/area.
4. Work with WFBCCC investigators and staff to maximize identification of eligible study patients for recruitment to research protocols either by referrals or from the current pool of clinical patients.  Recruit, consent and enroll patients onto trials once eligible patients are identified.
5. Track new and follow-up patients for eligibility and recruitment: