Registered Nurse (RN) - Research / Clinical Research - $30+ per hour
Company: University of Miami
Location: Homestead
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Research
/ Clinical Research for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Research / Clinical Research
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: PermanentThe University of Miami/UHealth
Department of Clinical Operations has an exciting opportunity for a
Nurse Specialist, Research. The Nurse Specialist ensures that the
integrity and quality of clinical research studies is maintained
and that studies are conducted in accordance with practice
guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional
policies and procedures. Additionally, the Nurse Specialist,
Research plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and
achievement of research objectives.Research/Clinical Role:
Collaborates with healthcare providers through discussion and
assessment of diagnoses and ascertain patients reporting elevated
symptom burden and concerns related to cancer
survivorship.Assessment: Assesses patients by
interviewing/examining the patient, reviewing the patient's medical
history, physician's diagnosis and orders, diagnostic test results
(labs, x-ray, MRI, etc.) to determine plan of care and monitor
patient's progress.Ensures proper follow-up, surveillance and
recovery care for cancer survivors.Assess patients for treatment
related symptoms and ensures evidence-based symptom management is
prescribed by research team or primary health care
provider/team.Coordinates referrals to ancillary services such as,
social work, palliative medicine, rehabilitation medicine,
addresses comorbidities and other relevant disease factors such as
bone health, polypharmacy, etc. and in collaboration with other
health care professionals.Reports to OSL nursing leader for
clinical duties.Planning/Outcomes:Develops a plan of care from the
assessment/diagnoses and physician collaboration.Identifies
expected outcomes based on the assessment/diagnoses and provider
collaboration.Participates in the education of patients regarding
survivorship and symptoms.Implementation/Education:Institutes
necessary actions as outlined in the plan of care.Collaborates with
team members to ensure implementation of plan.Implements physician
orders.Documents assessment, management, and evaluation in source
documents for patients as appropriate.Documents adverse events
according to CTCAE criteria and confirms AE documentation with the
research team if applicable.Provides patient/family education
regarding disease processes, treatment options, treatment outcomes,
possible complications, medications, survivorship concerns,
discharge planning, and lifestyle modification.Integrates current
knowledge of professional issues, trends in health care and
technological advances into scope of practice.Seeks resources on an
ongoing basis that provide oncology treatment and nursing practice
updates, such as through professional mentoring and meetings,
journals, and approved internet sites.Communicates plan of care to
team members.Assists in the management of family dynamics and
coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient
care.Consultation/Collaboration:Consults with collaborating medical
teams on implementation, evaluation and revision of treatment
plan.Develops relationships with referring physicians, clinical
staff, and ancillary departments to facilitate care coordination of
the patient.Ensures ongoing formal and informal communication
regarding survivorship research with team members. Collaborate with
clinical survivorship on projects, events, and other related
initiatives.Research:Coordinates the implementation and system-wide
expansion of EHR symptom and toxicity monitoring and management,
patient triaging and cancer care delivery and patient- and
system-level outcomes research (e.g. My Wellness Check Initiative).
Develop and improve clinic workflows for system-wide initiative
implementation. Review, analyze, and monitor weekly reports from
Medical IT for Quality improvement efforts. Report to the Associate
Director for Cancer Survivorship and Translational Behavioral
Sciences on improving the quality and operations of the
initiative.Assist in expansion of My Wellness Check initiative to
satellite clinics. Collaborate in other related EHR symptom
monitoring and management programs, research and initiatives within
Cancer Survivorship and Translational Behavioral Sciences.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of clinical and research
related computer programs. Actively supports patient satisfaction
data collection.Additional Research Role Functions:Incorporates the
SCCC and Clinical Research Services mission, vision, values and
code of Business Conduct into planning research related patient
care and clinical trials activities.Provides research study support
in the hospital and clinic setting to ensure SCCC patients are
offered appropriate research studies following Good Clinical
Practice standards.Screens patients/patient records to identify
research study candidates and notifies the PI. Assists the
Investigator obtain subject informed consent following the CRS
Informed Consent Process 301-05.This involves spending time with
the patient and family to provide detailed information about the
clinical trial and answer any questions arising within the Research
Nurse scope of knowledge.Assesses and documents the patient's
compliance and response to research study. Provides potential and
registered research patients with contact information to ensure
that patients and families have an avenue to direct questions about
the research study that they were offered.Performs simple clinical
tasks (research blood draws, vital signs etc) according to scope of
practice, skills and competencies.Provides conduit between
physicians, allied health professionals, nursing staff and research
study patients regarding research related issues to maintain a safe
environment for the patient while maintaining compliance.
Communicates with the Investigator, patients, families, and
clinical staff to ensure that treatment plans and research related
interventions and activities are understood, and scheduled
appropriately. Provides a consistent and accessible resource for
physicians and clinical staff regarding upcoming or ongoing
research studies.Works with the Investigator to ensure all clinical
trial procedures are performed according to the
protocol.Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to
customer service values of respect, courtesy, ownership, privacy,
professionalism and responsiveness. Initiates and maintains open
communication with other members of the team to assure that the
patient and family receive the full scope of interdisciplinary
expertise and services along with care provided by participation in
a research study. Completes mandatory education and training that
includes review of age-specific needs and other competencies
required by SCCC.Attends research meetings as required.Maintains a
safe working environment through compliance with established
policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.
Adhere to all SCCC policies and procedures. This list of duties and
responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be
expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as
necessary.Minimum Requirements: Education:Graduate from an
accredited school of nursing, BSN requiredCertification and
Licensing:Valid Florida RN licenseCertification in relevant
specialty or fieldExperience:Minimum 3 years of relevant
experienceThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a
comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition
remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South
Florida's only university-based health system, provides
leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research
and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an
academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin
America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100
specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million
patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has
earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and
patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.Patient
safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the
flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami
Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide
ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and
clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or
clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or
termination of employment.University of Miami Job ID #R100048508.
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week
(subject to confirmation).About University of MiamiThe University
of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher
education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical
care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to
attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of
transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through
our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence,
Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create
an environment where everyone contributes in making the University
a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers
in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff
from all over the world.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 403b retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Continuing Education
- Sign-On bonus
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