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The Research Nurse in collaboration with the physician, is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of clinical research in their specific program/area. The CRN has expert knowledge of cancer as a disease process, cancer treatment modalities and the process of conducting medical clinical research. In addition, the CRN utilizes evidence-based nursing practice and has expertise in developing and coordinating a plan of care designed to meet the physical, psychological, and social needs of those cancer patients and their families undergoing therapy in a clinical research trial.
Job Responsibility:
Assists principal investigator with protocol development
Assists with recruitment and registration of patients to clinical trials
Coordinates scheduling of patient’s laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions and clinic visits
Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials
Provides protocol education to patients and families
Collects and prepares required specimens for analysis and monitors test results
Administers medications as necessary
Maintains BLS certification
Requirements:
Licensed as a registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate
Baccalaureate degree in nursing strongly preferred. If associate degree in nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years
Minimum of 1-year recent experience as an RN
Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred
Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC)
AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement)
Nice to have:
Ambulatory and/or oncology experience
Professional nursing certification (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC)