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oncology research nurse nav i prn
1 week ago
Cooper University Health Care Camden, United States· ONCOLOGY RESEARCH NURSE NAV I PRN · Camden, NJ · Job ID 8071 Job Type Per Diem · Shift Day · Specialty Oncology · Short Description · Oncology and Research are specialized and require unique skill sets. Realigning our MD Anderson Research Department at Cooper with the MD Ande ...
Oncology Research Nurse Nav I PRN - Camden, NJ, United States - Cooper University Health Care
Description
Short DescriptionOncology and Research are specialized and require unique skill sets.
Realigning our MD Anderson Research Department at Cooper with the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Houston's recommendation, allows research growth in both the structure and the types of studies we are able to offer our clients to advance care.
The role of the Research Nurse Navigator provides advanced clinical management of research protocols.Research:
1.1 Works with research team to identify clinical trials that would be beneficial to the patient population.
1.2 Works with other nurse navigators to facilitate and assess possible patients for clinical trials, referring possible eligible patients to Research Department.
1.3 Promotes research-based therapies/education to patients.
1.4 Works with clinical research coordinators to develop operational flow plans for each active research protocol
New Patient Support &
Education:
2.1 Educates, supports, and assists patients and their families, serving as a link to their doctors and supportive services before, during, and after their participation in a research study.
2.2 Facilitates and implements multidisciplinary cancer care for new research patients within the Cooper Cancer Institute.
Functions across all disease sites and, therefore, is a vital resource for information and education related to all cancer research protocols.
2.3 Serves as liaison between new patients, physicians, and diagnostic services in order to expedite the start of participation in a research protocol.
2.4 Understands the demands and experiences of cancer, the disease process/treatment and anticipates patient and family needs. Identifies areas in which the patient/family lack knowledge, then provides supportive information/teaching, incorporating the patient's cultural/spiritual beliefs.
2.5 Facilitates patient participation and control in clinical decision-making while providing emotional and informational support to the patient and family.
2.6 Completes all related documentation in a timely manner; provides communication throughout the oncology research team on an on-going basis.
2.7 Utilizes available data bases and other files in a manner that is understandable and accessible to other members of the team.
Program Development:
3.1 Implements Research Physician outreach by assisting to identify areas of outreach need, overseeing physician outreach plans, and analyzing programmatic patient referrals and growth.
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board :
4.1 Attends and participates in Disease-Specific Tumor Boards.
4.2 Follows up and oversees if research plan agreed upon at tumor board is relayed to patient and necessary action taken.
4.3 Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and conferences. Helps to coordinate and assure all necessary data is available for multidisciplinary cancer team conference.
Education:
5.1 Works with all CCI disciplines to develop, implement, participate and evaluate oncology research programs for patients, healthcare professionals and the community.
5.2 Develops educational resources for cancer patients and families interested in clinical research.
5.3 Provides education within the Cooper network and outside the institution as needed.
5.4 Provides educational programs and lectures for oncology fellows, surgical residents, medical students, and nurses.
5.5 Assists with onboarding and training of new research staff and other CCI faculty.
Experience Required
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0-2 years
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6-10 years
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3-5 years
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10+ years
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Special Considerations
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Minimum of 2 years Nursing experience required with oncology experience preferred.
Minimum of 2 years research experience preferred
Program Development experience preferred
Education Requirements
Education
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Education
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High School / GED
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Bachelor's Degree
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Vocational / Technical School
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Master's Degree
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Associate's Degree
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Doctorate Degree
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Field of Study (Please Note)
Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing
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License/Certification Requirements
Current NJ Nursing License
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Special Considerations Explained
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If out of state nursing license, option to apply for NJ license