JOB TITLE
Clinical Trials RN
FACILITY
LOCATION
401 W POPLAR
WALLA WALLA, Washington 99362-0000
SHIFT
1 - Day Shift
DEPARTMENT
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Part-Time Ben Elig
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Unspecified
EDUCATION LEVEL
Clinical Trials RN
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Providence is 60 medical facilities, five states and 51,000 employees strong. For over 150 years, Providence has called healthcare professionals to share our legacy in medical experience, compassionate care and professional satisfaction.
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External Description:
Providence is calling Clinical Trials RN
Under the direction of the Cancer Center Director and Clinical Trials Administrative Coordinator, the clinical trials nurse collaborates with the principal investigator in developing, coordinating, and facilitating the activities of clinical trials. It includes collaboration with medical and nursing personnel, tumor registry, care management, and social services. The position also includes direct patient care, patient advocacy and education, education of other hospital personnel, research, QA and marketing and promotion of the program. The primary function of the Clinical Trials Nurse includes administration and monitoring of cancer therapy agents, including study drugs, patient assessments, and reporting of adverse events and other evaluable treatment responses. This position requires a significant degree of independence and ability to make professional decisions.
We're seeking an individual who performs all duties in a manner that promotes teamwork and reflects the Mission and Philosophy of our founders, the Sisters of Providence.
Position Specifics.
This position is located at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA. This position is part time, 20 hrs/wk, day shift.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong understanding of Cancer pathophysiology, etiology, risk factors, characteristics, diagnosis, staging and treatment with knowledge of both current standard and novel investigational therapies. Competence in intercultural nursing care and communication. Ability to assess and triage patient issues quickly and accurately. Ability to prioritize implementation of oncology patient care in the chronically ill and/or fragile patient population. Ability to coordinate patient care among primary care, surgical, radiation and medical oncology care providers. Strong patient, family and staff/care provider communication and teaching skills. Knowledge of current practices in cancer nursing including outcome standards, nursing management of disease and treatment complications and physiological response. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Critical attention to detail. Ability to anticipate patient problems or care coordination issues related to high complexity of protocol requirements that deviate from standard care. Ability to act as patient advocate. Ability to work cooperatively with variety of individuals including physicians, nursing, administrators, industry and federal research sponsors, study auditors, billing staff, pharmaceutical industry representatives. Ability to analyze and synthesize data, and knowledge of data management systems.
Licenses/Certifications: Current licensure in the State of Washington as a Licensed Registered Nurse, BSN preferred. Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) highly desirable and required within 18 months of hire.
Experience: Two years of oncology nursing experience required. Research experience and training in FDA Good Clinical Practice preferred.
Answer the call to fulfill the Mission.
Providence Health & Services is comprised of 60 medical facilities in five states with more than 51,000 employees carrying out its mission of meeting the health needs of the communities we serve. For more than 150 years, this not-for-profit healthcare network has called professionals to work together to live our mission of compassionate care, quality service and commitment to excellence established by our founders, the Sisters of Providence.
In more than 40 locations in Washington and Montana, career opportunities are available in a wide-range of facilities and services, including large, award-winning medical centers, smaller community hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and hospice & home health programs, each known for their high quality care. Whether you're interested in working near the ocean, the mountains, wide open spaces or urban settings, we have a ministry for you.
Providence Health & Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides competitive benefits, a drug-free workplace and supports work/life balance.
