Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinical Research

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN preferred

Experience / Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an RN, Oncology experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of clinical research experience.
• Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, RN-BC, etc)
• Experience in oncology and/or cardiology preferred.
• Clinical research certification preferred.
• Trained in FDA Good Clinical Practices for research.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for adhering to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to clinical trial execution.

• Assists with recruitment, evaluating eligibility, and registration of patients to clinical trials.
• Coordinates scheduling of patient’s research procedures; laboratory and radiographic assessments, admissions, and clinic visits.
• Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for clinical trial subjects.
• Provides protocol education to patients and families; adapts interactions based on the age-specific needs of the patient.
• Collects and prepares required specimens for analysis and monitors test results, as appropriate.
• Ensures source documentation of protocol eligibility, reviews adverse events, and concomitant medications, while meeting FDA Good Clinical Practice standards.
• Assists principal investigator with protocol development.
• Assists the principal investigator as appropriate with the protocol review process.
• Collaborates with the Research Manager in developing protocol-specific materials.
• Serves as backup research coordinator for National Cancer Institute, pharmaceutical-sponsored, and National Cooperative Group protocols.
• Collaborates with staff within AFCI and outside organizations in the completion of clinical research trials.
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the healthcare team.

Leadership Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) to collaborate effectively within divisions and across boundaries.  Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Developing Talent

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by motivating, guiding, and facilitating cooperation within the department toward goal accomplishments.  Can persuade others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation from others to gain genuine acceptance to accomplish “win-win” solutions. 

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.  Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.  Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Acting Strategically

Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things.  Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and across the organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent.  Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics.  Challenges bias and intolerance.  Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication.  Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Holding Self and Others Accountable

Sets clear performance expectations and objectives for self and others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback when needed. Accepts responsibility and accountability.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.  The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs. 

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis.
  • Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
  • TB/PPD Surveillance Program
  • Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).