Clinical Nurse

Job title: Clinical Nurse

About the Role The Clinical Nurse applies standard research and oncology care practices, advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, and adheres to patient care standards to support high-quality clinical trials and patient care. This role requires effective communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure protocol compliance and timely study-related procedures.

What You'll Do

• Adhere to applicable regulations and NEXT Oncology SOPs to ensure protocol compliance.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure protocol-related procedures are timely and accurate.
• Collaborate with the PI, pharmacy, and other personnel to ensure proper use and accountability of study drugs.
• Identify and address barriers to informed consent; assess patient understanding and obtain or re-consent as needed.
• Conduct complete patient assessments including vital signs and pre-examination procedures; document data accurately in the medical record.
• Record and maintain medical history and symptoms; assist providers in consultations, treatments, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate patient care and educate patients before and after procedures; triage urgent calls; coordinate referrals and precertifications as needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding clinical condition and disease process; ensure timely completion of protocol-required events (e.g., pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, scans, study visits, QOL).
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and financial factors impacting study adherence and implement interventions as necessary.
• Liaise with other departments and organizations to support coordinated patient care.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of standard research and oncology care practices.
• Ability to advocate for patient safety and protocol integrity.
• Commitment to patient care standards and effective communication within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to identify barriers to informed consent and ensure patient understanding; capability to obtain/confirm informed consent.
• Strong data collection and documentation skills; ability to maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated coordination and collaboration across departments; patient education skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the posting.