Temporary Clinical Research Nurse

Temporary Clinical Research Nurse - Seattle, WA

We are seeking a temporary Clinical Research Nurse to join a Seattle-based oncology research center.

Duration of position: Starting 11/5/2024 ending on 4/1/2025

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8/9am-4/5pm

Location: Seattle, WA (hybrid/remote option available)

Responsibilities

• Reviews all new clinical research protocols and modifications to existing protocols for nursing specific implications, assesses studies for clinical operations feasibility and makes recommendations for changes, as necessary.
• In partnership with study team and other clinic areas, creates clinic flow for new clinical trials ensuring all protocol requirements are met.
• Works in partnership with faculty investigators and study team members to prepare research protocols for enrollment and to identify and mitigate any potential operational challenges.
• Prepares summary of study procedures occurring in the clinical setting.
• Coordinates with all relevant clinic areas to vet protocol requirements and clinic flow for new trials.
• Develops study specific education plan and educational materials specific to clinical staff; delivers protocol in-service training as needed.
• Informs investigators and study staff of institutional policies and procedures that support protocol compliance, patient safety, and clinical operation's efficiencies.
• Collaborates with Principal Investigators and study teams to resolve clinic-related barriers for protocol activation.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team. Communicates effectively with colleagues and other healthcare team members.
• Supports development and maintenance of clinical trials reference materials ("Knowledge Hub").
• Supports development of research orders from drafting through approval.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate degree
• Minimum 3 years of recent oncology experience
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington state
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset
• Ability to successfully work to deadlines and targets
• Experience in the care of oncology patients
• Experience with clinical research preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate in nursing preferred
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN), BMTCN, AOCN, AOCN
• Active experience working with Oncology research order sets in Epic
• Minimum of 2 years research experience preferred

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.