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About the Role

The Clinic Nurse will assist clinic providers with the examination, evaluation, and triage of research protocol participants. This role requires professional judgment in planning and providing care according to established standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephone triage assessments of patients on trial.
• Provide patient education regarding clinical trial participation, chemotherapy/immunotherapy/investigational agent administration, and potential side effects.
• Enter patient history into the Electronic Medical Record.
• Perform basic patient assessments including physical exam, vital signs, and ECGs.
• Observe participant's general well-being using nursing assessment skills and take appropriate action.
• Provide patients with visit information.
• Ensure the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants are prioritized.
• Coordinate patient care with internal and external staff.
• Respond to emergency situations based on nursing protocols.
• Provide coverage for Infusion Nurse as directed by management.
• Prepare for clinic day by ensuring necessary supplies and results are available.
• Assist with prescription refills.
• Assist with entry and completion of quality standards for EHR/PQRS.
• Complete preauthorization forms for medications.
• Assist in the referral process.
• Communicate and interact with peers and other departments positively.
• Interact effectively with patients/family members, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural diversity, age-specific needs, and confidentiality.
• Work with the physician to ensure necessary labs and assessments are performed and results are available.
• Work with the physician to ensure orders are accurate.
• Serve as a team member by expanding responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in practicing state.
• 1-year oncology experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, an AHA (American Heart Association) certificate.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel, Outlook and Word.

Skills

• Nursing assessment skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Effective written communication skills
• Effective verbal communication skills

Location

• Lake Success, NY 11042

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 1-year oncology experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed Registered Nurse
• Bachelor's degree of Nursing (Preferred)
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) (Preferred)
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™ (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $62/hr - $67/hr
• Annual bonus of up to 10% of base earnings

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Optional insurance options
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible FSA and HSA plans
• Supportive environment valuing balance, wellbeing, and flexibility

About the Company

• The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research.
• START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering "Hope Through Access” to cutting edge trials throughout the United States and Europe.
• START clinical trial sites have conducted more than 1,000 early-phase clinical trials, including dozens of therapies that were approved by the FDA or EMA.
• START represents the world’s largest roster of early-phase principal investigators across its Network of clinical trial sites.
• Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world via our mission of “Hope Through Access”.
• START treated the first patient ever with Keytruda – one of the most effective cancer drugs in medical history.
• Learn more at STARTresearch.com.
• Join us in our mission to conquer cancer, one clinical trial at a time.
• Your expertise and dedication can help us bring hope and healing to patients worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.