Nurse Researcher (Neuro/Oncology)
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description: Allina Health is presently looking of Nurse Researcher (Neuro/Oncology) right now, this career will be dwelled in Minnesota. More details about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Introduction
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals, 16 pharmacies, specialty care centers and specialty medical services that provide home care, senior transitions, hospice care, home oxygen and medical equipment, and emergency medical transportation services. Allina Health is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, located in south Minneapolis, is the largest not-for-profit hospital in the Twin Cities and is recognized as an ANCC Magnet-designated hospital. It is known around the region and across the U.S. for its centers of excellence: cancer care through the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute; cardiovascular services in partnership with the Minneapolis Heart Institute; the Spine Institute; Neuroscience Institute; Orthopaedic Institute; perinatology, obstetrics and gynecology through WomenCare; physical rehabilitation through Courage Kenny Rehabilitation InstituteTM; and more. With 5,697 employees, 1,397 physicians and 633 beds, Abbott Northwestern Hospital cares for nearly 370,000 patients and their families each year from the Twin Cities area and throughout the Upper Midwest.
Responsibilities
Req ID: 37800 The primary purpose of the Research Nurse position is to provide independent and advanced clinical and operational management of neuro-oncology based research protocols. The Research Nurse is responsible and accountable for delegating and coordinating patient care. Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations. Supervises care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care; provides education for patients and staff; collaborates with other disciplines; provides direct patient care for specific patient age groups.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Assist with study start up activities including but not limited to participating in pre-study visits, determining and working through trial logistics, creating source documentation and ensuring all research staff is properly trained in study specific activities.
- Perform screening activities and determine patient eligibility, assist in obtaining informed consent, randomize patients into studies, coordinate patient care throughout the clinical trial, and assure study compliance.
- Perform as a data manager for research protocols, complete case report forms and adverse event forms. Interact with study monitors and other staff to assure accurate and precise data. Complete patient tracking logs in a timely and accurate basis in accordance with protocol guidelines.
- Provide input in the timely reporting of adverse events and protocol responses/outcomes to the Allina IRB as well as study sponsors.
- Participate in drug accountability in conjuction with rest of the study team and records drug accountability information in compliance to federal and departmental guidelines as well as protocol requirements
- Communicate effectively by leading interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team, implementing change to meet protocol goals. Participates in quality assurance/audit activities.
- Accountable for patient care outcomes. Applies specialty certification and/or specialty knowledge in clinical practice. Maintains source documentation per institutional, federal and protocol standards.
- Serve as advocate for patients on research trials as well as proper conduct of research and compliance with the protocol requirements.
- Demonstrate Fiscal Comprehension, i.e., knowledgeable of interfacing mechanism with Allina Hospitals & Clinics Sponsored Project Administration, knowledgeable of appropriate billing procedures, provide input regarding protocol cost analysis , and knowledgeable of protocol budget contract requirements (i.e., accrual notification, CRF completion for payment etc.).
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a BSN degree required
MSN or OCN preferred
Current MN RN license preferred
Qualification/Skills
The Nurse Researcher must be able to demonstrate commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team. In addition, employee should be able to display a high level of responsibility, ethical practice, sensitivity to a diverse patient population and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. He/she should possess the technical proficiency required to do the job as well as up-to-date knowledge in the profession. He/she should be able to provide technical expertise to others and demonstrate analytical/innovative thinking.
Minimum of one year of hospital nursing experience; experience with neuro and/or oncology preferred
2-5 years of clinical trials experience strongly preferred with demonstrated understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research
Experience in oncology trials preferred
Prior experience in electronic data capture systems (e.g. Inform) preferred
Proficient computer skills including: Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet are necessary
Work Schedule
Full-time position (40 hours per week)
Day shifts
No weekends
Exempt, Non-Contract
Location/Community Information
Minneapolis boasts being both cosmopolitan yet small enough that you can find a place to call home whether on a lake, golf course, or in an adjoining suburb. With the fast pace of activity there are professional sports, theater, or enough parks for a quiet walk. The area has numerous schools and colleges, both public or private, and enough teams for all weekend athletes to join.
Located in Minneapolis
Population = 380,000
Service Area = 2,882,245
Community Resource Links:
Community Information School Digger
Explore Minnesota MN Dept of Education
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine St. Paul Pioneer Press
Twin Cities Living Magazine Star Tribune
Closing
If you are interested in becoming part of our award winning team of professionals, please apply online today. Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
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This career starts available on: Sun, 21 Jan 2018 15:52:29 GMT