Overview
Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.
Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones. Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence?
Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan Nurse. You are at the heart of health.
Job Details
Research Nurse Specialist- Cancer Services
Job Duties:
Coordinates the day-to-day management of clinical trial, ensuring that the study is conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, research protocols and guidelines
Screens patients to determine if appropriate for enrollment in clinical trial, maintain screening logs, complete inclusion-exclusion eligibility, obtain and document participant consent
Provides education and information to study participants and families about clinical research participation and compliance. Discusses study issues with the study investigators, serving as a liaison/advocate between the participant/family and the physician
Coordinates patient study enrollment, collect source documentation from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources. Enters data into relevant EDC in a timely manner
Identifies actual or potential patient/family problems and involves all needed disciplines in the planning and implementation of actions to address these concerns
Administers care to patients, as needed, to maintain clinical and research skills, to assess patient care requirements or to provide support to patient care staff
Collects and submits data to sponsors and database as required; ensures that clinical research data is accurate, legible, timely and in compliance with the requirements of the study
Reconciles data queries in a timely manner by communicating with sponsors and submitting the requested information
Communicates the protocol schedule for each patient, including but not limited to the following: tests, procedures, diagnostics, and consultations to both the patient and the relevant clinical team. Adheres to and complies with protocol specific requirements
Assists PI with the identification and reporting of deviations, serious adverse event, or unanticipated problems
Collaborates and identifies Serious Adverse Events (SAE), Adverse Events (AE), and Unanticipated Problems (UP) and facilitates the grading and attribution with the Study Investigator and reports both internally and externally according to study specific guidelines
Identifies potential or actual deviations from study requirements and standards of practice
Attends and participates in protocol site initiation visits and any other applicable sponsor meetings or calls
Meets with medical investigators on a regular basis to review clinic for potential patients, maintain MD screening and new visit logs
Utilizes organization's electronic health record and departmental calendars to screen patients and coordinate necessary assessments. Develop and maintain patient study tracker to ensure patient protocol compliance
Ensures that the required information is complete, accurate, and readily available for clinical research audits or study sponsor monitor visits,i.e.: medical records, case report forms and other source documents.
Must be available during monitor site visits or audits to answer questions and resolve identified issues and concerns
Participates in EPIC beacon build configuration for oncology treatment plans
Provides research study education to ambulatory and inpatient nursing, and others involved in the care of the research patient
Coordinates the collection and handling of specimens required by clinical research studies and collaborates with the Laboratory Team to ensure the specimens are processed in accordance with study requirements
Participates in the orientation of new personnel ensuring an environment which promotes learning and mentoring by experienced staff members
Provides cross coverage to other clinical research nurse and/or coordinators as needed
Develops interdepartmental relationships with internal and external stakeholders including pharmacy, laboratory, pathology, trial sponsor, sponsor medical science liaisons, regulatory agencies, CRO, outside data collection agencies and others
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and compliance standards
Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops
Participates and pre-screen patients for multi-disciplinary tumor boards. Collect data to present on Cancer Committee Meetings
Communicates on a regular basis with Research Oncology Manager
Practices regular hand hygiene and complies with standard and transmission based precautions as applicable
Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities
NOTE: The duties described in this job classification standard are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed by employees in this title. The omission of specific duty descriptions does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for the title. This job classification standard does not constitute an employment agreement between the individuals employed in this title and Good Samaritan University Hospital and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Education:
BSN required, Advanced degrees encouraged (MS, MPH, NP, MPA)
Licensure/Certification:
Current NYS Registered Nurse License
Clinical Research Accreditation preferred (ACRP, SOCRA, GCP, IATA, NCI)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA)
Current certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or other applicable certification
Salary Range
USD $54.48 - USD $72.17 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
