ONCOLOGY RESEARCH NURSE NAV I PRN
Camden, NJ Job ID 8071 Job Type Per Diem Shift Day Specialty OncologyShort Description
Oncology 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. Reviews physician schedules and patient charts to pre-screen inclusion criteria 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. This role is key in the implementation of multidisciplinary care throughout participation in a research protocol. 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. Explains role of nurse navigator to patient and family, triages/forwards questions to the appropriate disciplines 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.
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Experience Required
Experience | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations | Experience | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations | |
0-2 years | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | 6-10 years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
3-5 years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | 10+ years | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
Special Considerations Explained (if needed): | 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 | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations | Education | Required | Preferred | Special Considerations | |
High School / GED | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | Bachelor’s Degree | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | |
Vocational / Technical School | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | Master’s Degree | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
Associate’s Degree | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | Doctorate Degree | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | |
Field of Study (Please Note) | Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing | |||||||
Special Considerations Explained (if needed): | ||||||||
License/Certification Requirements
Current NJ Nursing License | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | |
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Special Considerations Explained (if needed): | If out of state nursing license, option to apply for NJ license | |||
About the Area
With the help of Cooper, I have obtained my Epic Certification as well as my Masters in Business Administration. Cooper has really been supportive and really helpful in helping me to develop professionally and personally they really believe in a strong work-life balance.
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