Maryland Oncology Hematology
Overview
POSITION: Research RN
LOCATION: Kenwood
WEEKLY HOURS: 40
OHC is currently looking for a Research RN to join our research team at our Kenwood location. As a Research RN, you will be coordinating the screening, enrollment, and maintenance of patients on clinical trials. Duties include assuring protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participation in consent process, in collaboration with physicians and other providers ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverse events, accurate and timely documentation/data entry, participates in education and training of other staff and patients, ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards. OHC has been fighting cancer on the front lines for more than 38 years. We are now one of the nation’s largest independent oncology practices, as well as the region’s premier source of treatment for nearly every form of adult cancer and complex blood disorder. At its heart, our approach to cancer care is simple – to surround our patients with everything they need so they can focus on what matters most: beating cancer!
Why choose OHC? You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC’s benefits include:
3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from
2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans
A company matched 401K plan
Profit sharing plan for clinical employees
Competitive salaries
Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance
Paid Holidays
A generous PTO plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Program
Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee
Wellness Program
Yearly merit raises
Opportunities for advancement
Responsibilities
Collaborates with physicians and other providers to screen potential patients for eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Dispenses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability.
In collaboration with the physician and other providers, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings. Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.
Collaborates with study team on subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Works with team to determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long‑term clinical trials. Provides clinical services as required including patient assessments.
Assists with collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process. May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
Participates in required training and education of staff and patients.
Assists with the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.
Qualifications Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) Education/Training
Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred).
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice required.
Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.
OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
Business Experience
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required, preferably in oncology
Experience in Microsoft Office required
Experience in clinical research preferred
Specialized Knowledge/Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents
Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results
Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions
Must have excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong ability to multi‑task
Excellent time‑management skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels
Must have a high level of attention to detail
Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment
May be responsible for basic clinical assessments
Working Conditions Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) Traditional office environment.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, Standing, Etc.) Large percent of time performing computer based work is required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye–hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
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LOCATION: Kenwood
WEEKLY HOURS: 40
OHC is currently looking for a Research RN to join our research team at our Kenwood location. As a Research RN, you will be coordinating the screening, enrollment, and maintenance of patients on clinical trials. Duties include assuring protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participation in consent process, in collaboration with physicians and other providers ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverse events, accurate and timely documentation/data entry, participates in education and training of other staff and patients, ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards. OHC has been fighting cancer on the front lines for more than 38 years. We are now one of the nation’s largest independent oncology practices, as well as the region’s premier source of treatment for nearly every form of adult cancer and complex blood disorder. At its heart, our approach to cancer care is simple – to surround our patients with everything they need so they can focus on what matters most: beating cancer!
Why choose OHC? You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC’s benefits include:
3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from
2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans
A company matched 401K plan
Profit sharing plan for clinical employees
Competitive salaries
Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance
Paid Holidays
A generous PTO plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Program
Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee
Wellness Program
Yearly merit raises
Opportunities for advancement
Responsibilities
Collaborates with physicians and other providers to screen potential patients for eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Dispenses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability.
In collaboration with the physician and other providers, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings. Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.
Collaborates with study team on subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Works with team to determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long‑term clinical trials. Provides clinical services as required including patient assessments.
Assists with collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process. May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
Participates in required training and education of staff and patients.
Assists with the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.
Qualifications Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) Education/Training
Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education required (BSN preferred).
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of practice required.
Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.
OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
Business Experience
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required, preferably in oncology
Experience in Microsoft Office required
Experience in clinical research preferred
Specialized Knowledge/Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents
Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results
Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions
Must have excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong ability to multi‑task
Excellent time‑management skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels
Must have a high level of attention to detail
Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment
May be responsible for basic clinical assessments
Working Conditions Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) Traditional office environment.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, Standing, Etc.) Large percent of time performing computer based work is required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye–hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
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