Nurse Specialist
- Employer
- East Carolina University
- Location
- Greenville, NC
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Division of Hematology/Oncology provides cutting edge cancer care and treatment through innovative cancer treatment research beyond settling for the status quo of guidelines. We educate and train young oncologists to be oncology thinkers and not just doers.
Job DutiesThe Division of Hematology/Oncology is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in a centralized Clinical Trials Office and provide clinical trials to patients. The selected candidate will coordinate patient care following protocol guidelines and identify problems immediately and find resolutions. This position also serves as a clinical resource to patients/families, nurses, physicians, and others to answer questions related to drug protocols; drug dosages, routes, and schedules; side effects; and symptom management. The Nurse Specialist serves all departments as assigned and centralizes protocol activity; assures coordinated multidisciplinary care to both inpatients and outpatients; establishes a patient outcome database; and monitors patients’ quality of care and quality of life. The selected candidate will maintain working relationships with pharmaceutical companies, cooperative groups, physicians, patients, clinical trial nurses, the IRB Coordinator, the data manager, and the administrative staff. The individual in this position provides clinical skills needed for each study including venipuncture, intravenous infusions and injections.
CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION – NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT.
The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
Minimum Education/ExperienceGraduation from state-accredited school of registered nursing and two years of nursing experience, with at least one year in the assigned specialty area. Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulationFor entry into this class, graduation from a state accredited school of professional nursing and two years of RN experience, with at least one year in the assigned specialty area. Must hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. For entry above the 50th percentile of the pay band, must have at least three years of experience in the specialty area assigned.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education1 year experience in the specialty of hematology/oncology and/or clinical trials
Possess thorough and extensive knowledge of nursing practices and procedures in a highly specialized area
Skills to design study protocols
License or Certification required by the DepartmentFor entry into this class, graduation from a state accredited school of professional nursing and two years of RN experience, with at least one year in the assigned specialty area. Must hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. For entry above the 50th percentile of the pay band, must have at least three years of experience in the specialty area assigned.
Special Instructions to Applicant- Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
- If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
- Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
AA/EOEEast Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 328-9861 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for EmploymentFinal candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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Organization
ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.
Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.
Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm
To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:
- Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
- Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
- Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
- Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
- Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
- Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.
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