Purpose of Job
- Navigates cancer patients through participation in clinical research trials, ensuring safe and appropriate protocols are followed from initial consent through follow-up.
Job Requirements
- Education
  - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required within 5 years of hire.
  - Satisfactory completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
- Experience
  - Minimum of 2 years Nursing experience required.
  - Strong background in patient education and teaching preferred.
- License/Certifications
  - Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license to work in Nebraska, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
  - Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  - Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, physicians, and co-workers.
  - Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
  - Ability to open and navigate computer software applications relevant to job functions.
  - Ability to process and manage confidential information with discretion and according to HIPAA protocols.
  - Knowledge of cancer treatment navigation protocols and processes, including research trials, education, and cancer support programs.
Physical Requirements
- Weight Demands
  - Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Physical Activity
  - Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
    - Climbing
    - Crawling
    - Kneeling
    - Sitting
  - Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
    - Balancing
    - Carrying
    - Crouching
    - Distinguish colors
    - Keyboarding/typing
    - Lifting
    - Pulling/Pushing
    - Repetitive Motions
    - Stooping/bending
    - Twisting
  - Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
    - Fingering/Touching
    - Grasping
    - Hearing
    - Reaching
    - Seeing/Visual
    - Speaking/talking
    - Standing
    - Walking
- Job Hazards
  - Not Related: - Electrical Shock/Static
  - Rare (1-33%):
    - Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
    - Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  - Occasionally (34%-66%):
    - Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
    - Equipment/Machinery/Tools
    - Explosives (pressurized gas)
    - Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
  - Frequent (67%-100%):
    - Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
    - Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
    - Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Essential Job Functions
- Essential Functions I
  - Screens and identifies eligible patients for participation in research protocols by gathering and clarifying medical history information.
    - Develops strategies to identify and recruit eligible patients.
    - Participates in cancer treatment planning conferences with physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
  - Demonstrates an understanding of protocol requirements and the ability to execute study procedures.
    - Creates study implementation plans which include the collection and reporting of data within visit windows and/or other study parameters.
    - Nursing assessments and management of symptoms are performed based on study requirements while keeping the needs of each subject in mind.
    - Subjects are instructed on proper use of investigational agents.
  - Demonstrates an understanding of the elements of subject safety, related documentation and reporting.
    - Ensures patient comprehension during initial and ongoing informed consent discussions.
    - Ensures data quality and patient confidentiality using basic information technology and computer skills.
    - Is prepared for monitor visits and/or audits; with appropriate and timely follow up
  - Demonstrates the ability to execute Good Clinical Practice (GCP) related clinical study activities.
    - Performs duties in accordance with standards of nursing practice and the code of ethics.
    - Able to anticipate and mitigate the potential for protocol non-compliance.
- Essential Functions II
  - Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
  - Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Behavior and company policies/procedures.
  - Other duties as assigned.