Research Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Oncology (0.5 FTE)
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

Schedule: Part-time
Job Code: 4568
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: K
Requisition ID: 95044

The Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) is one of an elite number of National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country, and is a prominent, dynamic, growing and complex Institute within the Stanford University School of Medicine. The SCI actively works to build synergies and collaborations among faculty with cancer-relevant expertise from four Schools and over 30 departments across Stanford University. We seek a Nurse Practitioner to help us enact our mission to reduce cancer mortality through comprehensive programs of cancer research, treatment, education and outreach. Given the SCI's mission, breadth, and depth, it employs over 320 staff members in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and forward-thinking environment with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Cancer Clinical Trials Office (CCTO) is an integral component of the Stanford Cancer Institute since the vital work performed there enables our adult and pediatric cancer centers to translate research from the laboratory into the clinical setting. You will be working with an unparalleled leading edge community of faculty and staff who are fundamentally changing the world of health care in the cancer arena.

Reporting to the Associate Director of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinical Research Group, the Nurse Practitioner-Research, will be conversant in the goals, mission and priorities of the Institute, and utilize this knowledge to apply medical knowledge and experience, under the direction of the principal investigator and/or research nurse manager, to oversee and direct clinical course of pediatric research participants in complex, Phase I and II clinical trials. Assess physical health and administer treatments throughout the study aligned with scope of practice delegated responsibilities. Oversee study conduct and assure study participant safety and work with clinical research coordinators on reporting of complex serious adverse events.

Our staff run toward challenges, and you will have a demonstrated history of doing the same with a high degree of professionalism, initiative and flexibility.

Duties include:

• Ensure the safety of study participants, and maintain communication with their families/caregivers and clinicians.
• Provide clinical and administrative medical support and oversight for research clinical trials based on scope of practice; obtain complete study participant history, conduct physical exams, review medical charts, assess findings, prescribe and re-fill medication, and perform designated procedures according to written protocols.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, researchers, outside vendors, and other staff to administer treatment and study protocols.
• Assess, grade, and document adverse events; apply triage and judgment to determine course of action.
• Oversee and, as needed, administer medications and treatments per study protocol and scope of practice.
• Comply with institutional policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines; prepare and submit documentation as required by the study protocol and study sponsor; interpret complex protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with principal investigator to review study protocol; assess and analyze feasibility, budget projections, and staffing needs.
• Supervise and train non- clinical and clinical staff/students, as needed.
• Identify, recruit, and enroll study participants, as well as maintain study participant records; determine study participant criteria.
• Support sponsor investigator research with investigational new drug/investigational device exemption applications.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years in pediatric oncology
• Experience with Phase I/II clinical trials
• Knowledge of Children's Oncology Group (COG)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Master's degree as Nurse Practitioner and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Ability to provide work direction to research support staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of good clinical practices and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the position with minimal supervision.
• 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 perform the required study protocol documentation to record these activities.
• Ability to implement study protocols with minimal supervision.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Certified as Nurse Practitioner by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current basic CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

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

WORK STANDARDS:

• 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.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy



To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/3168403

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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