[Hiring] Clinical Trial Nurse Navigator @Blood Cancer United

Role Description

Works with patients, family members and/or health-care providers to assist patients in their efforts to identify appropriate clinical trials and help overcome obstacles to enrollment. Utilizes nursing assessment skills, online databases, and information from clinical sites to determine qualification for clinical trials. Educates patients and family members about the patient’s blood cancer diagnosis, helps them to understand both standard of care and clinical trial treatment options, and provides support around decisions to end treatment. Collaborates with The Blood Cancer United’ Information Resource Center (IRC) staff to provide education, services and support to patients and family members.

This is a Blood Cancer United staff role, however is Grant funded and has an end date of One Year from Date of Hire.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently maintain own caseload of patients seeking enrollment into clinical trials; this includes assessing, educating, and objectively presenting information to patients about available treatment options, including clinical trials.
• Use problem solving skills to help patients overcome obstacles to enrollment.
• Collaborates with Blood Cancer United’s Information Resource Center (IRC) staff to educate and support patients and family members in their efforts to understand their diagnosis, treatment options and available services.
• Serve in consulting role to the Information Resource Center about clinical trials.
• Serves as a resource to The Blood Cancer United Patient and Professional Education staff as they develop clinical trial related materials and programs.
• Maintain/increase knowledge and understanding of hematologic cancers, blood and bone marrow transplant and psychosocial aspects of living with cancer.
• Contribute to continual process improvement of Clinical Trial Support Center procedures.
• Develop effective working relationships within Blood Cancer United and with trial site staff, investigators, sponsors, patient and professional organization.
• Exhibit comprehensive understanding of ethical standards and federal regulations in human subjects research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Masters preferred. Master’s degree in non-nursing area considered.
• Current RN licensure required.
• Oncology experience preferred; specialty training in Oncology/Hematology preferred; OCN certification preferred; clinical research experience preferred.
• Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Requirements

• Outstanding critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to independent learning and skill enhancement.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and OneNote.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off.
• Federal paid holidays throughout the year.
• Wellness program and an employee assistance program.