The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is seeking a Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program Research Nurse to perform research-related patient care functions in both the inpatient/outpatient settings. In addition, the HBC Research Nurse will be a resource for patients, providing continuity of care as research patients transition from the inpatient to outpatient setting, and a resource to nurses across the inpatient and outpatient settings caring for these patients.
Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3 or more years of recent RN adult oncology/hematology/blood & marrow transplant/Cellular therapy experience
- Minimum of 2 years working with clinical trials and understanding of basic concepts of Phase 1 and 2 studies.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in administering chemotherapy and/or experimental medications.
- Successful completion of HIPAA, Human Subjects Training, and GCP training within the first 3 months of onboarding.
- Demonstrates observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Ability to function independently and effectively with shifting priorities and considerable pressure.
- Ability to delegate tasks in a style that is consistent with promoting leadership and teamwork, seeking assistance as needed, ability to demonstrate leadership experience that supports teamwork, professionalism, high-quality patient experiences, evidence-based clinical practice, or other relevant topics.
- Demonstrated ability to remain current in professional and technical knowledge and apply this to the job, look for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care delivery and the work environment, and have a commitment to lifelong learning in the field of nursing.
- This position required flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- OCN or BMTCN/TCTCN specialty certification
- BSN or Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Current healthcare provider CPR certification
Current Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card
The HBC Research Nurse must be able to perform and prioritize multiple research-related nursing tasks and work well with patients, the patient's family members, providers, and the UCSF multidisciplinary research team comprised of faculty, research staff, and basic science researchers. A high degree of independence, an understanding of clinical research, initiative, assertiveness, tenacity, and diplomacy are necessary for the complex inpatient and outpatient environments that encompass UCSF. The HBC Research Nurse may also interface with the Program Medical Director, UCSF HDFCCC Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) staff, sponsors, collaborators, and local and federal agencies.
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
60
YES
Patient-Facing duties
- Performs study-related nursing assessments.
- Performs study-related nursing interventions (e.g., peripheral IV starts, central line care and management when using the line for research purposes, non-standard of care vital signs, infusion of study medication or cellular therapy, central/peripheral line timed or unscheduled blood draws, collect other research specimens such as urine, stool, sputum, buccal swabs, etc.)
- Review vital signs, laboratory results, and other diagnostic results related to the clinical trial and alert the provider/investigator(s) to the abnormalities.
- Documents in the patient's medical record all required clinical research interventions/assessments
- Assesses for any anticipated or unanticipated adverse events and reports findings to the appropriate Clinical Trial Team in a timely manner, ensuring both patient safety and protocol integrity.
- Coordinates with and delegates to all RNs administering clinical trial treatments - providing protocol-specific resources, just-in-time training, and guidance as needed.
- Conducts patient teaching related to the clinical trial, side effects of the study medication, as well as standard of care of medications and general cancer care.
- Acts as a resource for patients on the inpatient service to provide continuity of care upon discharge and follow-up in the outpatient clinic setting.
40
YES
Protocol-Facing Duties
- Participates in protocol development and evaluates the feasibility of all protocols to assess alignment with UCSF Medical Center policies and procedures
- Advocates throughout the protocol for patient safety and protocol integrity
- Notifies investigators, industry sponsors, and study staff of institutional policies and procedures that support protocol compliance, patient safety, and clinical operational efficiencies.
- Creates source documentation through the development of nursing orders and other relevant protocol-related documents for each individual clinical trial and subsequent amendments.
- Participates during the informed consent process.
- Determines patient study eligibility prior to clinical trial enrollment.
- Follows Cancer Center policies and procedures related to conducting clinical research
- Maintains all required Clinical Research trainings (CITI training on Good Clinical Practice, Human Subjects Protection)
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team including the study principal investigator, sub-investigators, clinical research coordinators, research pharmacists, CRSO staff, and nursing staff
- Conducts educational sessions & in-services with RN's, Clinical Research Teams and other multidisciplinary team members about the research study and findings, if available.
- Collaborates with Clinical Research team in the training of newly hired CRC's
- Coordinates with Practice Coordinator regarding insurance authorization, scheduling of apheresis, admissions and patient treatment calendars.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate complicated concepts and be able to bridge the ethnic and generational gaps with tact and open and understanding style of communication.
Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
The HBC Research Nurse must be able to perform and prioritize multiple research-related nursing tasks and work well with patients, the patient's family members, providers, and the UCSF multidisciplinary research team comprised of faculty, research staff, and basic science researchers. A high degree of independence, an understanding of clinical research, initiative, assertiveness, tenacity, and diplomacy are necessary for the complex inpatient and outpatient environments that encompass UCSF. The HBC Research Nurse may also interface with the Program Medical Director, UCSF HDFCCC Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) staff, sponsors, collaborators, and local and federal agencies.
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
60
YES
Patient-Facing duties
- Performs study-related nursing assessments.
- Performs study-related nursing interventions (e.g., peripheral IV starts, central line care and management when using the line for research purposes, non-standard of care vital signs, infusion of study medication or cellular therapy, central/peripheral line timed or unscheduled blood draws, collect other research specimens such as urine, stool, sputum, buccal swabs, etc.)
- Review vital signs, laboratory results, and other diagnostic results related to the clinical trial and alert the provider/investigator(s) to the abnormalities.
- Documents in the patient's medical record all required clinical research interventions/assessments
- Assesses for any anticipated or unanticipated adverse events and reports findings to the appropriate Clinical Trial Team in a timely manner, ensuring both patient safety and protocol integrity.
- Coordinates with and delegates to all RNs administering clinical trial treatments - providing protocol-specific resources, just-in-time training, and guidance as needed.
- Conducts patient teaching related to the clinical trial, side effects of the study medication, as well as standard of care of medications and general cancer care.
- Acts as a resource for patients on the inpatient service to provide continuity of care upon discharge and follow-up in the outpatient clinic setting.
40
YES
Protocol-Facing Duties
- Participates in protocol development and evaluates the feasibility of all protocols to assess alignment with UCSF Medical Center policies and procedures
- Advocates throughout the protocol for patient safety and protocol integrity
- Notifies investigators, industry sponsors, and study staff of institutional policies and procedures that support protocol compliance, patient safety, and clinical operational efficiencies.
- Creates source documentation through the development of nursing orders and other relevant protocol-related documents for each individual clinical trial and subsequent amendments.
- Participates during the informed consent process.
- Determines patient study eligibility prior to clinical trial enrollment.
- Follows Cancer Center policies and procedures related to conducting clinical research
- Maintains all required Clinical Research trainings (CITI training on Good Clinical Practice, Human Subjects Protection)
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team including the study principal investigator, sub-investigators, clinical research coordinators, research pharmacists, CRSO staff, and nursing staff
- Conducts educational sessions & in-services with RN's, Clinical Research Teams and other multidisciplinary team members about the research study and findings, if available.
- Collaborates with Clinical Research team in the training of newly hired CRC's
- Coordinates with Practice Coordinator regarding insurance authorization, scheduling of apheresis, admissions and patient treatment calendars.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate complicated concepts and be able to bridge the ethnic and generational gaps with tact and open and understanding style of communication.
Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.