About this opportunity
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center lists this Clinical Research Nurse - General Oncology/Solid Tumor opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The CORS General Oncology/Solid Tumor Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) will support clinical research patients treated at Fred Hutch & the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake.
This position is onsite at our South Lake Union location. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The start and end times may vary.
Responsibilities
Maintains equilibrium between care of the research participant, protocol requirements and compliance.
Utilizes clinical research nursing expertise and judgement to advocate for others as needed
Provides nursing and clinical operations expertise to the research team
Partners with clinic nursing and study team to provide research specific patient and family education and documents appropriately
Partners with clinic nurses to bridge patient from protocol requirements to clinical care
Assists Investigators and study teams in pre-screening patients and confirming eligibility
Supports investigators and study teams in adverse event assessments and documents appropriately for protocol required data entryUnderstands CTCAE grading criteria to assist with proper documentation
Communicates and coordinates effectively with clinic nurse for symptom management, or clinical follow-up, providing the clinic nurse with all applicable protocol specific information needed for patient care
Assists PI/Study team in Serious Adverse Event Reporting
Documents in EHR and includes research protocol details needed for data entry and compliance
Supports investigators and study teams in reviewing and documenting concomitant medications
Reconciles protocol required medication diaries
Supports research coordinators in protocol required clinic visits when research nursing support is needed
Supports PI in ensuring patient safety and protocol compliance
Communicates investigational medication holds/modifications to patients as delegated by PI and within scope
Facilitates communication and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams as needed
Provides research education to clinical staff as appropriate
Informs investigators and study staff of institutional policies and procedures that support protocol compliance, patient safety and clinical operation's efficiencies.
Identifies problems or obstacles in the systems and procedures related to research operations, and communicates to the CORS Nurse Manager and study investigators as appropriate
Participates in study required monitoring visits specific to the CRN job description when appropriate
Attends Beacon orders validation meetings as appropriate
Qualifications
Required:
Baccalaureate degree required
Must have current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and must upgrade to an MSL with primary state of residence, WA, within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval.
Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
Minimum 3 years of recent oncology experience
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving
Demonstrated process improvement mindset
Ability to successfully work to deadlines and targets
Experience in the care of oncology patients
Experience with clinical research preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
Baccalaureate in nursing preferred
Minimum of 2 years research experience preferred
Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN), BMTCN, AOCN, AOCNS
The annual base salary range for this position is from $104,458.00 to $165,089.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security.
Benefits include:
medical/vision
dental
flexible spending accounts
life
disability
retirement
family life support
employee assistance program
onsite health clinic
tuition reimbursement
paid vacation (12-22 days per year)
paid sick leave (12-25 days per year)
paid holidays (13 days per year)
paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
Additional Information
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at or by calling .
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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