Research Nurse

Education:
BSN or BS in Nursing preferred
Licensures/Certifications:
* Registered Nurse (RN) with current Maryland License
* Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation required or eligible.
* Must possess current health care provider (CPR) certification
Experience:
Three (3) years oncology nursing experience with at least one year in either research or transplant services.
Skills:
* Skill in ethically communicating risks and benefits.
* Knowledge of research principles and practices.
* Ability to analyze and report data accurately.
* Proficient in patient assessment; IV blood draw skills
* Excellent personal computer skills needed to be self-sufficient as related to secretarial support.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Determines recruitment strategy, project timeline and work plan to accomplish project (or program) deliverables.
* Assists in determining eligibility of patients for inclusion on clinical protocols.
* Assists in the collection and processing of patient data and in entering information on protocol patients into the database accurately.
* Oversees interaction with study participants, ensuring informed consent and compliance with protocol; monitoring subject symptoms; managing continuity of care.
* Assists in writing research grants, study materials, brochures and correspondence.
* Conducts bimonthly interdisciplinary professional team meetings to clarify project (or program) techniques and negotiate deliverables. Apprises team of project (or program) status.
* Develops and provides formal and informal education for nursing staff in the area of specialty in conjunction with nursing education. Acts as a resource to affiliating student programs.
* Meets with patients to discuss the requirements of the study, their ability to conform to the requirements, the risks and benefits of the study and the concept of clinical trial participation.
* Orients, coordinates and educates participating physicians, oncology nursing personnel and other health care personnel of the required clinical activities and related study methodology.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.