Mass General Brigham

Oncology Research Nurse

Mass General Brigham$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • 2+ years of Oncology Nursing experience required.
  • 2+ years of Clinical Research Trials Nursing experience required.
  • IARCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care in clinical research studies using standard procedures.
  • Implement nursing care plans according to study protocol.
  • Monitor changes in health status of research participants, including toxicities and clinical responses.
  • Educate clinical staff and physicians on study details and administer study medications as needed.
  • Communicate research information to patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including career advancement opportunities.
  • Recognition programs to celebrate employee contributions.
  • Support for professional growth and development.
  • Differentials, premiums, and bonuses may apply.
Full Job Description
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Job Summary
Summary

Provide clinical care within the context of a clinical research study. Assist with subject recruitment, eligibility, informed consent, and protocol adherence.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Provides nursing care to patients participating in clinical research studies utilizing standard of care procedures.
-Implements nursing plan of care in connection with study protocol.
-Monitors research participants for changes in health status, including monitoring toxicities, assessing clinical response, and providing exemplary patient care while ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner.
-Educates clinical staff and physicians regarding the study; updates clinical staff on study medications or changes in status and may administer study medications.
-Communicates research related information to patients, families, nursing and medical staff.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
  • Oncology Nursing experience 2+ years required and Clinical research trials nursing experience (including Screening and Enrolling patients for trial, AE grading, trial activation and drug management) 2+ years required.
  • IARCN Preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis.
  • Good communication and writing skills for publication and presentation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, ethical standards, and IRB processes.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision makings, and professional judgement skills.
  • Screening and enrolling patients for trials
  • Patient education
  • Triage phone support for patients in between treatment visits
  • Symptom management
  • Expert knowledge of protocols
  • Meticulous documentation
  • Adverse Event Grading
  • Strong advocacy for patients while they are on trial.


Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
- /Hourly

Grade
MCL041

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