Coordinator, Lymphoma Research Nurse
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Coordinator, Lymphoma Research Nurse

Massachusetts General Physicians' Organization

Location: Boston,MA, USA

Date: 2024-12-18T16:26:56Z

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Job Description - Coordinator, Lymphoma Research Nurse (3312685)GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) in collaboration with the physician investigator, is responsible for the implementation andconduct of clinical trials in one or more specific disease programs/areas. The CRN has expert knowledge of the disease under study, treatment modalities, and the process of conducting clinical research, in particular interventional studies. The CRN functions as a member of both the research team as well as the clinical care team, acting as a liaison between the two entities. They collaborate with the care team to ensure that patients participating in clinical trials along with their families and loved ones receive comprehensive care to meet their physical, psychological, and social needs.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborates with the research team to establish processes and workflows that ensure protocol compliance, complete and accurate data collection and documentation, and sample acquisition.
  • Develops educational programs/tools for non-research clinical staff regarding specific protocols.
  • Reviews new protocols and protocol amendments for nursing and operational feasibility.
  • Reviews investigational order sets for protocol compliance.
  • Collaborates with attending physicians to identify and recruit patients eligible for clinical trials.
  • Provides education to patients who are considering and/or participating in clinical trials along with their families/significant others.
  • Collaborates with the research team to coordinate study screening and enrollment; protocol treatment and follow-up care for patients participating in clinical trials.
  • Collaborates with primary nursing staff providing care to patients receiving investigational treatment to ensure patient safety in implementing research protocols.
  • Acts as a resource to the multi-disciplinary care team related to protocol specifications such as administration guidelines for investigational agents.
  • Documents research nurse encounters in the medical record including patient education, required protocol assessments, oral study drug adherence, protocol deviations.
  • In collaboration with investigators and other caregivers, assesses patients on study for complications related to therapy.SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Working knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work.
  • Strong follow through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems.CENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.EDUCATION:BSN preferred.EXPERIENCE:Oncology Nursing experience, Min. 2yrs required; Clinical trials research experience preferred.Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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