Research Infusion Nurse I Oncology

ST. LOUIS MO 63108 40

Provides specialized care and support for a variety of BMT and medical oncology clinical trials that involve investigational agents. Works closely with staff infusion nurses to care for patient populations enrolled on clinical trials.

• Attends Site Initiation Visits for new trials and assists in the development and implementation of research treatment plans.
• Provides a thorough review of treatment parameters and patient treatment toxicity.
• Utilizes study protocols in conjunction with the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) to assess for adjustments in treatment dosing.
• Navigates the research treatment plan and supports infusion nursing in reviewing required treatment parameters pre-medications chemotherapy dosing and research specific assessments.
• Coordinates with the treating team investigational pharmacy clinical pharmacists infusion nursing clinical research coordinators protocol content administration team and other required departments to assist in constructing and executing an appropriate plan of care for each research patient.
• Performs post-checks of patients charts after treatment is complete.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of chemotherapy drugs and supportive care.
• Maintains required skills and competencies through participation in education programs staff meetings continuing education opportunities in-services or classes.
• Offers constructive solutions to clinical challenges and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal relationships with supervisors co-workers physicians and employees of other departments.
• Displays a helpful positive attitude at all times.
• Initiates and maintains professional relationships with patients and their families.
• Administrative duties as assigned (ex. developing research specific source documents to be used by nursing weekly patients lists to confirm medication is at the appropriate locations each week for each patient special projects).
  

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Basic Life Support - American Red Cross Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Oncology Nursing (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current state (MO/IL) RN licensure as applicable by state of work location in accordance with Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Outpatient Oncology (2 Years)

Skills:

Chemotherapy Infusion Clinical Trial Planning Constructive Feedback General Nursing Group Problem Solving Individualized Treatment Planning Interpersonal Relationships Nursing Practice Oncology Nursing Oncology Research Patient Care Patient Charting Professional Etiquette Protocol Implementation Research Data Collection Site Supervision

S26-H

$30.38 - $52.83 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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