Lead Oncology Research RN Educator CTO
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Job Summary
Required Attachments
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Required Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Nursing AND:
- 36 months experience in clinical research nursing.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept Associates Degree and 24 months clinical nursing experience in lieu of the Bachelors Degree for a total of 60 months experience OR a Masters Degree in Nursing and 12 months clinical research nursing experience.
Certifications or Licenses:
- State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of techniques needed to diagnose and treat illness or injury related issues to includes but not limited to treatment alternatives drug properties and interactions and preventive health care measures.
- Advanced knowledge of (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Ability to give full attention to what is being said and understand the points being made.
- Ability to ask questions when appropriate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to deal with staff physicians visitors vendors and patients in a tactful diplomatic and pleasant manner. Ability to work in stressful situations and meet deadlines.
- Must be detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
- Well organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with students faculty staff and providers.
- Ability to solve problems.
Working Conditions:
- Physical:
- Standing for prolonged periods.
- Regular bending stooping reaching pulling and pushing
- Environmental:
- Frequent exposure to odors and exposure to human blood blood products bodily fluids and potential exposure to infections or diseases.
Department Preferences: Masters in Nursing preferred
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahomas only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center and one of only 73 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.
At the Stephenson Cancer Center we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Lead Oncology Research RN Educator - CTO position performs professional nursing duties and will develop and implement a standardized education and competency framework that integrates oncology-specific training (chemotherapy immunotherapy and cellular therapy) with research specific requirements (GCP protocol adherence investigational product handling and USP 800 standards).
Learn more about the Stephenson Cancer Centers Clinical Trials Office here.
Duties:
Develop and lead the research nursing education program across oncology disease sites including onboarding annual competencies and continuing education.
Partner with Quality and Compliance teams to identify and mitigate gaps in clinical practice related to research care delivery.
Design and deliver curriculum specific to oncology research and conduct skills assessments/simulations to verify readiness for clinical research practice.
Takes and records various readings to include but not limited to heart and respiratory rate blood pressure weight body temperature etc.
Collects all laboratory reports data and records.
Makes or follows up on patient appointments.
Answers routine questions from patients family or caregivers.
Provides educational information to patients family or caregivers.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide efficient quality patient care.
Lead education focused workgroups and contribute to orientation and retention strategies.
Mentor new and existing nurses in clinical and research skill development.
Directs and evaluates the work of some personnel to include but not limited to Clinic Clerks Medical Assistants and other Nurses.
Acts as a lead employee when work performed requires little or no direct supervision.
Work collaboratively with research leadership clinical educators and principle investigators to ensure consistent high- quality care delivery across studies.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Required Experience:
Chief