Clinical Research Nurse-Thoracic, Head and Neck
Full Time
Seattle, WA 98109
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch’s global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy, and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures for the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
SCCA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and there are no exceptions for any employee who is patient-facing and/or requires access to SCCA facilities.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists. Our Commitment to Diversity: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
EXCEPTIONAL CANCER CARE, EXCEPTIONAL NURSES
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch’s global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy, and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures for the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
Our nurses are vital to the journey of cancer care. We invite you to explore our career opportunities and apply online for more information.
Benefits include:
- Relocation -Generous relocation package available
- Time Off -10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days, paid vacation, and paid sick time
- Employee Health Clinic -Onsite employee health clinic services are free for employees enrolled in a Kaiser or Premera Blue Cross plan
- Retirement -403(b) defined contribution plan with a 7% employer contribution after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
- Bright Horizons Care Advantage
- Hutch Kids Child Care Center
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Subsidized ORCA card and tax-advantaged transportation options
The CORS Clinical Research Nurse will collaborate with the Clinical Trial Nurse whose primary responsibilities are listed in the Clinical Research Nurse Job Description. The CORS Clinical Research Nurse primary responsibilities will be as follows:
Responsibilities
- Maintains equilibrium between care of the research participant, protocol requirements and compliance.
- Utilizes clinical research nursing expertise and judgement to advocate for others as needed
- Provides nursing and clinical operations expertise to the research team
- Partners with clinic nursing and study team to provide research specific patient and family education and documents appropriately
- Partners with clinic nurses to bridge patient from protocol requirements to clinical care
- Assists Investigators and study teams in pre-screening patients and confirming eligibility
- Supports investigators and study teams in adverse event assessments and documents appropriately for protocol required data entry
- Understands CTCAE grading criteria to assist with proper documentation
- Communicates and coordinates effectively with clinic nurse for symptom management, or clinical follow-up, providing the clinic nurse with all applicable protocol specific information needed for patient care
- Assists PI/Study team in Serious Adverse Event Reporting
- Documents in EHR and includes research protocol details needed for data entry and compliance
- Supports investigators and study teams in reviewing and documenting concomitant medications
- Reconciles protocol required medication diaries
- Supports research coordinators in protocol required clinic visits when research nursing support is needed
- Supports PI in ensuring patient safety and protocol compliance
- Communicates investigational medication holds/modifications to patients as delegated by PI and within scope
- Facilitates communication and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams as needed
- Provides research education to clinical staff as appropriate
- Informs investigators and study staff of institutional policies and procedures that support protocol compliance, patient safety and clinical operation's efficiencies.
- Identifies problems or obstacles in the systems and procedures related to research operations, and communicates to the CORS Nurse Manager and study investigators as appropriate
- Participates in study required monitoring visits specific to the CRN job description when appropriate
- Attends Beacon orders validation meetings as appropriate
Required:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington
- Baccalaureate degree required
- Minimum 3 years of recent oncology experience
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving
- Demonstrated process improvement mindset
- Ability to successfully work to deadlines and targets
- Experience in the care of oncology patients
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
- 2+ years of clinical research experience highly desirable
- Baccalaureate in nursing preferred
- Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred – BMTCN, AOCN, AOCNS
SCCA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and there are no exceptions for any employee who is patient-facing and/or requires access to SCCA facilities.
Exceptions exist only for employees whose positions are fully remote, with no required access to campus. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees requiring access to campus must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
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