Exciting Opportunity for a Oncology RN Research Nurse- Danbury, CT

We have an exciting opportunity for a Oncology RN Research Nurse at Danbury Hospital. This position follows a Monday-Friday office schedule of a 8am-5pm. Norwalk is located less than one hour outside of New York City in suburban Fairfield County.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package including base salary plus a $5000 sign on bonus. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and generous 401k employer match.

The Oncology RN Research Coordinator supports the WCHN oncology research program and coordinates all aspects of research subjects care during their trial participation (with an emphasis on the screening, enrollment, and monitoring of patient candidates/participants). The Coordinator will be committed to supporting the department's program's mission of conducting quality clinical research for our sponsors while providing safe and compassionate care to our patients. Works with physicians, the network oncology research manager and site directors, other research staff and allied health professionals to coordinate clinical research efforts provided at WCHN.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts procedures related to screening, eligibility, consent, registration, patient education, and data collection for cancer clinical trials.
• Prepares and submits to the IRB (Institutional Review Board) all required IRB documentation in a timely manner: including but not limited to new trial approval, sponsor submitted adverse events(SAE) information, annual updates, consent changes, and any patient SAE.
• Performs patient assessment and chemotherapy toxicity evaluation based on NCI CTCAE criteria for adverseevents on treatment days and as needed.
• Collaborates with oncology physician practices and staff to assure protocol compliance and scheduling of patient visits.
• Tracks and enters clinical data on all cancer patients as required to include active patients and those in follow up in clinical trials.
• Participates in investigator, coordinator or study initiation meetings. Assists with scheduling, reviewing clinical trial outline/content and preparing for monitor visits/audits with regulatory agencies or sponsors.
• Provides education to staff on cancer clinical trials through in-services, writtne materials and one to one interaction for each study, each patient and general marketing.
• Participates in oncology research meetings and multi-disciplinary case conferences.
• Identifies potential patients for clinical trial eligibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree
• Valid RN License (CT or NY based on Practice Location)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Oncology nursing and chemotherapy/biotherapy administration. Knowledge of current standardized cancer reporting criteria; performance status, adverse event grading and tumor assessment.
• Minimum Experience: three years Desired: Certification in Research.
• OCN-Oncology certified nurse, and ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification desired

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Oncology

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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