Wilmot Cancer Center - Clinical Trials Office - Clinical Research Nurse - Registered Nurse 2, Outpatient

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Job Location (Full Address):

90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

Compensation Range:

$38.76 - $52.33

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of leadership, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.

Full Time, 8- or 10-Hour Days, No Weekends or Holidays

This is an exciting opportunity for a team focused professional with a passion for influencing and advancing oncology patient outcomes. Join the Clinical Trials Office as part of the Wilmot Cancer Center (WCC) as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN). The CRN works closely with and is guided by the Principal Investigator, to ensure the integrity and quality of our clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance with regulatory guidelines. This nursing role independently provides nursing care; identifies and communicates the impact of the research process on patient care; adjusts interventions based on findings; and reports issues/variances promptly to the research team. The CRN administers research interventions; collects patient data according to protocol specifications; evaluates the patient response to therapy; and integrates evidence-based practice into nursing practice to best protect the health and safety of research participants. Our CRN’s are developing and changing the way we manage care for clinical trial oncology patients. The CRN role allows you to apply your nursing and oncology expertise without leaving the field of nursing. Excellent communication skills, detail oriented and the ability to work autonomously with multidisciplinary teams are required to be successful in this role. BSN with 1-2 years oncology experience and/or clinical research experience preferred. Oncology nursing certification preferred. Knowledge of computer databases, word processing and spreadsheets required.

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