What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Nurse - Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation’s top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals.” MD Anderson’s mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention.
The Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology provides the highest quality of care to our patients and advances the treatment and prevention of aerodigestive cancers through innovative clinical and laboratory research.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Protocol Management:
Applies clinical and research knowledge of protocol conduct in the effective management of research protocols.
Participates in fiscal activities related to clinical research.
Communicates effectively with research team.
Documents and organizes protocol related items consistent with protocol guidelines, institutional and departmental policies, GCP and Federal Regulations.
Data Management:
Demonstrates knowledge of research process, Code of Federal Regulations and ICH Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).
Demonstrates competence in key aspects of data collection and data entry incorporating institutional guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of the current NCI-Common Toxicity Criteria and institutional reporting requirements.
Knows how to ensure the quality of protocol specific data.
Clinical Practice:
Applies the nursing process and incorporates national and institutional standards of nursing practice in delivering nursing care to patients enrolled in research protocols. Demonstrates clinical competence in aspects of care incorporating institutional guidelines and protocol policies.
Documents patient care and outcomes per institutional, federal and protocol standards.
Education/Team Orientation:
Applies principle of teaching/learning process to patient/family learning needs.
Identifies experiences to increase knowledge and participates in educational activities.
Communication/Respect:
Uses appropriate communication skills with patients.
Accepts and incorporates constructive feedback into professional practice.
Can locate and utilize institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
EDUCATION
Required:
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
One year of registered nursing experience.
Preferred:
Prior Research Nurse and/or Oncology experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html.