Sr. Research Nurse
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 15, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Nursing, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Oncology is seeking a Senior Research Nurse to work at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Pre-study:
-
Anticipates research
requirements for designated GI Cancer and Immunology protocols in
collaboration with research team
Determines that IRB
approval received prior to initiation of research
activity
Attends start up
meetings for GI cancer and Immunology
trials
-
(Meets) + Phone call
with GI and Immunology candidates to educate/prescreen as
appropriate
Prescreens potential
research subjects for participation in GI and Immunology clinical
trials (i.e. review of medical history, concomitant meds,
pathology, labs other relevant documents)
Serves as the
center-wide contact for all providers regarding potential GI Cancer
and Immunology candidates
Develops and
maintains system to accurately reflect available GI Cancer and
Immunology trial openings/patient
candidates
Provides copy of
protocol consent to potential candidates
Refers patients to
appropriate trials; communicates candidate assignments to research
study teams
Initiates insurance
clearance process for subjects
Assures appropriate
staff members are aware of insurance denials and follows up on
status of appeals, etc.
Facilitates New
patient appointments
In conjunction with
PI/study team, monitors enrollment goals; collaborates in the
development of recruitment strategies as
needed
Organizes own time
& sets priorities for research related
functions
-
Assists with
development of SOP’s pertaining to clinical trials; knowledgeable
about departmental SOP’s
Evaluates outcomes
of clinical trial system
Maintains and
evaluates data regarding insurance denials and screen failures for
each trial.
Achieves and
maintains a working knowledge of computer software specific to
department, including word processing, e-mail & internet
functions
- Communication
- Communicates effectively with subject & family of active and prospective study participants
- Communicates effectively with members of the health care and research teams
- Documents telephone and other communications with patients per institutional policy
- Meets regularly with other members of the research team to review protocol progress and update on patterns discovered with insurance denials and screen failures
- Attends and participates in meetings of the research nurse group/research teams
- Attains proficiency in Web-based communication
Education:
-
Attends and
participates in in-services and external training, workshops,
conferences, and other relevant and/or required programs for
professional growth and development
Coordinates and/or
presents continuing education/in-services programs for Clinical
Research Nurses, Data Managers and other members of the research
team
Clinical Practice:
- Maintains yearly competencies per Cancer Center policy
Minimum Qualifications:
Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing. Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline required. Master's degree strongly preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience in the specialty or a related area required. Additional experience may substitute for bachelor's degree. Related master's degree may be considered in lieu of experience. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment. Acceptable completion of the JHH Nursing credentialing process.
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience as an RN in an oncology setting strongly preferred. GI Cancer and or Immunology clinical trial experience highly preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills or Abilities:
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
- Must have highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly effective organizational skills are required.
Working Conditions:
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, radiation, and pharmacologic agents. Safety regulations must be followed.
- Work schedules are determined by protocol activity and may demand flexible and/or extended work hours.
Supervision:
- Primary reporting is to the Program Manager, Lead Research Nurse and Primary Investigator.
- Secondary reporting is to individual divisional investigators.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing and walking for extended period. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s). Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or clinical environment.
Classified Title: Sr.
Research Nurse
Role/Level/Range:ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range:$70,805.00 - $97,435.00 Annually;
Commensurate with experience
Employee Group:Full Time
Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus, East Baltimore
Campus
Department
Name:Cancer Immunology/GI Clinical
Research
Personnel
Area:School of Medicine
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
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