Job Summary
The Clinical Nurse must be knowledgeable of standard research and oncology care practices. The Clinical Nurse advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to patient care standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Protocol Compliance
Adheres to applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures related to clinical research.
Complies with NEXT Oncology SOPs
Participates in providing timely, informative, and accurate communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure protocol compliance and timeliness of protocol-related procedures
Collaborates with the PI, pharmacy, and other appropriate personnel to ensure proper use of and accountability for study drugs
Informed Consent
Identifies and intervenes to address barriers to effective informed consent discussions and decision making (e.g., literacy, capacity, language, distress, lack of time, therapeutic misconception)
Describes and abides by institutional policy and processes for informed consent
Assesses patient's understanding of the information provided during the informed consent process
Ensures timely re-consenting as needed by the physician investigator.
Confirms informed consent is obtained prior to performing any study specific tasks.
Management of Clinical Trial Patients
Provides complete patient assessment, including vital signs and pre-examination procedures
Gathers and assess objective and subjective data from the patient
Documents data and assessments accurately in the patient record
Assists the providers in all aspects of the consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care
Records medical history and symptoms, completing documentation in the medical record
Coordinates patient care, acting as a liaison with other departments and organizations
Provides patient education before and after procedures, use of medical devices and equipment, and prescriptions
Triage of calls for urgent appointments, referrals for patient consults and resting, insurance precertification, and documentation
Educates the patient and family regarding clinical condition and/or disease process
Ensures timely completion of protocol-required events and other requirements (e.g. pharmacokinetics or-dynamics, scans, study visits, QOL.)
Assesses individual patients for physical, psychosocial, and financial factors that could impact adherence with study requirements and implement interventions as necessary
Evaluates patient's adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents and the return of such agents
Collaborates with the investigator to determine disease response as defined by the protocol and communicates findings to the study team and other care providers
Evaluates patient's adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents and return of such agents
Collaborates with the investigator to determine if any treatment schedule or drug dose modification is necessary and communicates findings to the study team and other care providers
Ensures appropriate communication between clinical and research staff related to patient-specific care needs
Ensures evidence-based symptom management as permitted by the protocol
Patient health counseling and instruction, including meeting with families and caregivers
Medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance, inventory, education
Ensures regulatory compliance with OSHA guidelines, CLIA regulations, HIPAA medical privacy guidelines
Documentation and Document Management
Documents all patient encounters in the legal medical record per licensure and institutional requirements
Obtains documents from outside providers or laboratories that are needed
Assesses documentation or discrepancies and ensures that inaccurate or discrepant documentation is addressed in the medical record or other source documents
Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of patient's source documents
Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
Current BLS and ACLS or obtained within 90 days of employment
Current Texas Registered Nursing License for RN's
Oncology experience preferred
Clinical trial experience preferred
Why Join Us?
At NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business), you'll be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration, precision, and patient safety. Our team is known for its supportive culture, strong communication, and commitment to excellence in clinical research.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
The potential base pay range for this role is The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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