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Research Nurse I – UF Health Cancer Center

Employer
University of Florida
Location
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Job no: 515103
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Profession, Research/Scientific/Grants
Department:29300500 - MD-CANCER CTR CLINICAL TRIALS

Advertised: 08 Dec 2020 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Jan 2021 Eastern Standard Time

Classification Title:

Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description:

As a Research Nurse I in our Experimental Therapeutics Incubator (ETI), you will collaborate with other coordinators and research staff, investigators, physicians, nurses, and other key personnel in the clinics, hospitals, and at the Cancer Center to ensure compliance with protocol requirements and satisfactory care for patients enrolled on research protocols.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

  • Mentorship and training of non-RN study staff in the ETI relating to oncology and patient care, as well as guidance in reviewing subject cases and implementation of clinical research protocols;
  • Coordination of care and nurse navigator tasks for subjects being treated at the UFHCC. This includes facilitating appointment scheduling, screening consults, working with investigators and care-teams to provide recommendations for treatment plans, as well as assisting the subjects and their families in navigating the complex care system for oncology treatment;
  • Coordination of relevant care and protocol required testing for subjects enrolled on an assigned portfolio of human clinical trials. This will include a variety of patient focused tasks such as screening, enrolling, and other relevant tasks, all of which require regular, timely communication with clinic staff, physicians, investigators, other CRO staff, and the subjects themselves, as well as minute attention to detail throughout the conduct of the trial;
  • Interpretation and collection of medical and clinical data of potential and existing subjects on assigned clinical trials. It is of the utmost importance that you provide and document accurate study data in accordance with study guidelines and timelines and protect subject privacy in compliance with relevant privacy laws;
  • Maintaining compliance with all internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to your trials. You will also attend all relevant trainings and meetings including Tumor Boards, monthly educational topics, etc. as required, and provide in-service education related to assigned protocols to ensure study compliance;
  • Coordination of all sample collection, analysis, and shipping for assigned trials.

A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

Expected Salary:

$60,000 – $67,500 annual salary; commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and four years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Professional clinical research certification (through SOCRA or ACRP) is required at the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

As an ideal candidate you will have/be:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Heath Care, and/or Basic Sciences and four to six years of relevant experience and/or training in research and/or oncology preferred;
  • Experience working with databases and/or subject data;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with a broad range of people including investigators, physicians, clinic and hospital staff, sponsors, partners at other institutions, UFHCC staff, and others;
  • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective, independent, interact professionally, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills;
  • Demonstrate understanding and effective use of Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills;
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response;
  • Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment;
  • Forward-thinking mentality, actively seeking opportunities and proposing creative solutions with strong decision-making capability;
  • Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues;
  • Project manager mindset and basic skills including: delegation, scheduling, communication, critical thinking, task and quality management, risk management, and flexibility;
  • Oncology certification (OCN or similar) is highly preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

  • Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • List of Three Professional References
  • The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

    This is a time limited position. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

    Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

    Health Assessment Required:

    Yes

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