Research Nurse

Department Overview:

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

Function/Duties of Position:

In addition to direct research responsibilities, the individual is this position is responsible for mentoring OHSU or affiliate site staff members, and identifying opportunities for and implementing process improvement.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Initiates protocol screening and verifies eligibility for identified patients. Participates in the informed consent process through provision of detailed patient and family information of the appropriate protocol.
• Functions as a primary nurse for specific study population(s). Under the direction of a credentialed provider, the research nurse is responsible for evaluating current diagnosis information, ordering diagnostic tests and study medications to ensure protocol adherence, therapeutic interventions, sample acquisition, documentation of variances, ensuring appropriate billing process, and completion of accurate data collection.
• Provides telephone triage for lab/symptoms assessment, information, therapeutic intervention, and appropriate MD follow-up for protocol patients.
• Performs specific procedures appropriate to patient population, including but not limited to venipunctures.
• Reinforces patient and family information regarding treatment options, specific drug administration, test/procedure aspects, and expected toxicity management.
• Coordinates the dispensing of study medications in accordance with specific protocols.
• Collaborates with nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth transitions and optimal patient care management.
• Reports adverse events in a timely fashion as required by specific clinical trials and by federal regulations.
• Facilitates the development of study coordinators.
• Review protocol with the principal investigator and other staff members to determine study feasibility.
• Provides appropriate documentation of study encounters, adverse events, and concomitant medications in source document.
• Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the accepted professional standard related to their particular condition or therapy.
• Provides care and treatment that are consistent with the research protocol guiding their participation.
• Provides individualized treatment and monitoring to accommodate individual needs, to the extent allowed by the protocol, and that in all cases participant safety, comfort and well-being will be placed above research requirements.
• Provides prompt assessment and appropriate response to changes in condition or untoward responses to research procedures.
• Helps patients identify goals for treatment and study participation.
• Creates personal relationships with patients and ensure appropriate communication channels.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with members of the clinical research team to assure coordinated, high quality care.
• Ensures that information about their patient’s care and condition is discussed and communicated with confidentiality, and that care is being appropriately documented.
• Ensures that, while at the Knight Cancer Institute, the patient will have a sense of being cared for as an individual, and that they will receive prompt, courteous, and individualized services from nurses and patient care staff.
• Empowers and helps the patient to develop an understanding of their condition, research participation and treatment, and be able to manage self-care as appropriate after treatment is completed.
• Involves the patient with discussions and decisions about their plan of care and research participation.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Attends study initiation meetings
• Attends monitor visits, as needed
• Beacon validation
• Billing schedule review
• Assists with FDA inspections
• Assists with query resolution
• SAE grading and documentation

Process Improvement:

• Identifies opportunities for and implements process improvements, in collaboration with others within the Knight Cancer Institute.

Training/Mentoring of OHSU Knight staff members and Affiliate Hospital staff members:

• Mentors clinical research staff members, as assigned
• Participates in mentoring program of affiliate site Research Nurse shadowing at OHSU.

Other assigned duties

Required Qualifications:

Education & experience:

• BSN AND 9 years clinical experience AND BLS required.
• MSN will substitute 4 years of the required experience.
• Minimum of 3 years Oncology Nurse experience.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Deep knowledge and experience with FDA, ICH GCP and other regulatory guidelines that govern clinical
• Strong understanding of clinical research requirements with regard to staffing, systems and processes.
• Strong ability to set appropriate priorities and manage
• Ability to lead a group, serve as a mentor and/or facilitator, and create a positive work environment.
• Solution-oriented approach to issues.
• Proficiency with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent customer service skills, both on the phone and in person
• Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• Active RN license in the state of Oregon; Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years research clinical experience.
• Research certification (SoCRA, ACRP), Oncology Certified Nurse

Additional Details:

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.