Cancer Research Nurse 1

Stanford University

Job Number: 83476

The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) is one of only 49 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country. As a NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center the SCI is a dynamic and stimulating place to work as it maintains the highest level of scientific rigor, institutional support and coordination for the complete range of cancer-related research, including basic, translational, clinical and population-based science. The SCI brings together faculty with cancer-relevant expertise from four Schools and over 30 departments throughout the University. The Cancer Clinical Trials Office (CCTO) is an integral component of the Stanford Cancer Institute since the vital work performed there enables our cancer center to translate research from the laboratory into the clinical setting. Given the SCI's mission, breadth, and depth it employs ~275 staff members (inclusive of the CCTO) in a fast-paced environment with tremendous opportunities for our Clinical Research teams.

The Cancer Clinical Trials Office in the Stanford Cancer Institute, in Stanford University's School of Medicine seeks a Research Nurse 1 to be under the direct supervision of the principal investigator and/or clinical research manager, apply medical knowledge and experience to coordinate and implement the clinical course of research participants in clinical trials. Assess physical health and administer treatments throughout the study aligned with "Scope of Practice" delegated responsibilities. Support study conduct and ensure study participant safety.
Duties include:

• Support the safety of study participants and maintain communication with their families/caregivers and clinicians.
• Provide clinical and administrative nursing support for research clinical trials based on scope of practice. Collaborate with clinical staff, researchers, outside vendors, and other staff to administer treatment and study protocols. May coordinate multi-site studies.
• Conduct study participant evaluations according to the study protocol, assess adverse events, and apply triage and judgment to determine course of action.
• May collect, process, and ship lab specimens.
• Comply with institutional policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines, and prepare and submit documentation as required by the study protocol, study sponsor, and regulatory authorities. Manage essential regulatory documents and handle confidential information (verbal and written) with tact and diplomacy, adhering to all HIPAA guidelines.
• Supervise research staff, coordinating staffing or scheduling assignments as needed.
• Participate in budget preparation and billing reconciliation.
• Identify, recruit, and enroll study participants. Participate in the informed consent process.
• Participate and host monitor visits.
• Assist sponsor investigator research with Investigational New Drug/Investigational Device Exemption applications.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Clinical trials coordination experience

Experience with Gynecology Oncology

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent, and two years of experience in nursing, preferably in a research setting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated ability to work with research subjects of all ages and backgrounds.
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey medical and research-related information to research subjects of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to identify confidential and sensitive information (written and verbal).
• Ability to implement good clinical practices in all interactions with study participants, their families, and colleagues.
• Ability to identify adverse reactions to study treatments and the required study protocol documentation to record these activities.
• Ability to implement study protocols with supervision.
• Ability to provide work direction to research support staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of good clinical practices and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic data capture, including database management.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the position with some supervision.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Current license as a California Registered Nurse.
• Current basic CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, twist/bend/stoop/squat, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, operate foot and/or hand controls.

Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix, operate a manual pipette.

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California non-commercial class license and operate vehicle during daylight hours

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.

WORK STANDARDS:

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4771
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: H
• Department URL: http://cancer.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 83476

Job:

Location: School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
Schedule:
Classification Level:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.







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