Job description
How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."
Summary:
Works with patients, family members and/or health-care providers to assist patients in their efforts to identify appropriate clinical trials and help overcome obstacles to enrollment. Utilizes nursing assessment skiBlood Cancer United, online databases, and information from clinical sites to determine qualification for clinical trials. Educates patients and family members about the patient’s blood cancer diagnosis, helps them to understand both standard of care and clinical trial treatment options, and provides support around decisions to end treatment. Collaborates with The Blood Cancer United’ Information Resource Center (IRC) staff to provide education, services and support to patients and family members.
*This is a Blood Cancer United staff role, however is Grant funded and has an end date of One Year from Date of Hire**
Duties and Responsibilities:
Independently maintain own caseload of patients seeking enrollment into clinical trials; this includes assessing, educating, and objectively presenting information to patients about available treatment options, including clinical trials
Use problem solving skills to help patients overcome obstacles to enrollment
Collaborates with Blood Cancer United’s Information Resource Center (IRC) staff to educate and support patients and family members in their efforts to understand their diagnosis, treatment options and available services
Serve in consulting role to the Information Resource Center about clinical trials
Serves as a resource to The Blood Cancer United Patient and Professional Education staff as they develop clinical trial related materials and programs.
Maintain/increase knowledge and understanding of hematologic cancers, blood and bone marrow transplant and psychosocial aspects of living with cancer
Contribute to continual process improvement of Clinical Trial Support Center procedures
Develop effective working relationships within Blood Cancer United and with trial site staff, investigators, sponsors, patient and professional organization
Exhibit comprehensive understanding of ethical standards and federal regulations in human subjects research
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Masters preferred. Master’s degree in non-nursing area considered.
Current RN licensure required
Oncology experience preferred; specialty training in Oncology/Hematology preferred; OCN certification preferred; clinical research experience preferred
Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment
Spanish speaking preferred
Position Requirements:
Outstanding critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment
Demonstrated commitment to independent learning and skill enhancement
Expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and OneNote
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
Occasional travel to national oncology/hematology meetings and team meetings
Must have reliable internet; minimum download speed 50mbps minimum upload speed 50mbps. Recommended download speed 100mbps recommended upload speed 100mbps.
Employee Value Proposition:
As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.
We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.