Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology - $82-108 per hour

Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 28, 2025

Job Description:

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hematology / Oncology for a nursing job in Palo Alto, California. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hematology / Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff 1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R Hybrid 10 Hematology Blake Wilbur Nursing PALO ALTO, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) Oncology Research Nurse Professional, Hematology
  Palo Alto, California WHY Join Stanford Healthcare? Changing the Future: Stanford Medicine leverages its resources as a premier academic institution to develop cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments and provide patients with the highest quality care. The Cancer Destination Service Line is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center which serves patients across the world. Its robust network of seven clinical sites staffed by Stanford's team of renowned surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and more enables care for the patient at locations that are convenient for them. Its mission of treating the whole patient through the comprehensive care navigation and supportive service programs address the entire patient experience through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and beyond. You will be at the forefront of the ongoing innovations and initiatives which improve how Stanford delivers care and improves the lives of the patients it serves. The Oncology Research Nurse Professional is Central to the Patient Experience on Clinical Trials:
  o Ensure a good experience for patients enrolled on clinical trials, through education and coordination.
  o Increase patient access to novel therapies, particularly among underrepresented communities.
  o Deliver enhanced patient care and coordination. Be Part of a Cohesive Team: Stanford Oncology Research Nurse Professionals work with a collaborative and supportive team from various disciplines such as admin staff, social workers, pharmacists, clinical research coordinators, APPs, and MDs. Provide top tier care for patients and their understanding of the cancer center landscape throughout their treatment.
  o Exclusively research practice.
  o Focuses on optimizing patient experience as it relates to trail access & participation, while facilitating Good Clinical Practice (GCP*) in clinical research. Opportunities to Grow:
  o Provide nursing care to the full extent of your education and training.
  o Develop Best Practices that facilitate Good Clinical Practice.
  o Contribute to elevating RN and APP practice in clinical research.
  o Provide training and education to multidisciplinary partners throughout the Stanford Health Care enterprise.
  o $2,000 a year in continued education funds that you can use to go to the top conference in your field each year, to use for advanced certifications, or to go back to school.
  o $15,000 scholarship opportunity towards degrees
  o See a full overview of our benefits here! Shift / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Hybrid position with 4 days onsite and 1 remote day based on clinic needs. No evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call. This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview
  The Oncology Research Nursing Professional (ORNP) -is a Registered Nurse (RN) who works collaboratively with Clinical Research Staff including, but not limited to Physicians, Clinical Research Associates (CRA), APPs, Clinical Nurses, Pharmacists, and clinic staff to coordinate care for an assigned population of patients who are enrolled into cancer center clinical research trials. As the research expert of the multi-disciplinary team, the ORNP works independently and is accountable for the accurate conduct of their assigned cancer research protocol portfolio. Primary activities include educating the multi-disciplinary team on the protocol, setting up the operational workflows and ensuring the conduct of the research in adherence of good clinical practices. The ORNP works with the PIs on the assessment, management, and coordination of research patient care across the continuum of care (outpatient, inpatient and home) including triage of phone calls and proactive patient communication. The Oncology Research Nurse Professional -serves to educate patients and families on the clinical trial treatments, required testing, and protocol specific visits and expectations. Serves as lead for the disease center research portfolio and works with the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRCs) on the implementation, coordination, and documentation of trial specific requirements in alignment with all clinical trial and operational requirements. Locations
  Stanford Health Care What you will do
  • Clinical Trial Management
  • Collaborates with the investigator and serves as lead on study patient screening, eligibility determination and enrollment assessments on assigned clinical trials, including documentation of criteria specified in the clinical trial.
  • Uses independent judgement to assess, identify, and prioritize clinical information to physician, NP, PA and other clinicians for patients who are being evaluated and/or enrolled in a clinical trial.
  • Assesses and documents signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, changes in physical or psychological condition and general appearance in accordance with the research protocol assuring that the documentation is complete and accurate to avoid protocol deviations.
  • Manage patient/family phone calls - collaborating with MD, NP and/or PA as needed to obtain orders for the management of the patient.
  • Manages and communicates all aspects of care as defined by the research protocol with the physician and other health care professionals and research team members.
  • Collaborates with CRC to assure that therapeutic clinical trial flag is placed on the patient during active treatment. Removes flag when patient is removed from clinical trial participation or when treatment is complete.
  • Plans, coordinates, and completes randomization (if applicable), patient assessments (toxicity assessment, diagnostic tests, and questionnaires), treatments and follow up care according to the defined protocol treatment plan (ensuring protocol adherence). Demonstrates ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively and attention to detail to avoid protocol deviations.
  • Informed Consent Process
  • Manages the consent process to ensure it is performed in compliance with institutional, FDA, IRB, clinical trial sponsor and other applicable regulations.
  • Oversees and participates in the education of the patient regarding the clinical trial - documenting the education regarding the clinical trial in the medical record.
  • Alerts principal investigator of any concerns raised by the patient during the informed consent process.
  • Assures that the signed consent for the protocol is scanned timely into the medical record and aligns with institutional and sponsor processes for the clinical trial.
  • Protocol Compliance
  • Oversees and assists the CRCs with internal or external study monitors visits, site visits and study close-outs; and collaborates on the review of documentation during protocol audits.
  • Develops protocol specific Beacon order sets (or paper if needed) in collaboration with the investigational pharmacy, nursing and principal investigator for therapeutic clinical trials. Assures that the orders are reviewed, approved and posted in Clinical Trials on Line (CTOL).
  • Oversees and promotes compliance with protocol procedures and processes as outlined in the clinical trial.
  • Collaborates with scheduling staff to assure that future appointments for the patients (follow up visits and diagnostic testing) are scheduled correctly and timely.
  • Develops and provides education to nursing staff as applicable regarding the clinical trial to assure that the protocol treatment plan is followed and that the medications are administered safely and as outlined in the clinical trial.
  • Other
  • Follows all institutional and regulatory guidelines, policies and procedures when providing care. Ensures adherence to GCP, ICH, FDA and other regulatory agencies in the conduct of clinical research.
  • Provides care within the California Nurse Practice Act.
  • Delivers population specific care taking into consideration issues related to age, culture and other social issues.
  • Ensures work environment is organized and functions efficiently. Participates in a collaborative, positive work environment as demonstrated through teamwork. Demonstrates a level of professional practice that supports the delivery of appropriate care and positive working relationship within the disease cluster team and through the medical center.
  • Maintains current knowledge and awareness of organizational and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. Designs and provides training and guidance to operational teams.
  • Accountable for the assessment of feasibility, workflow design, set-up and implementation of research specific programs and projects.
  • Assist Principal Investigators in protocol development; contribute to analysis and interpretation of clinical results as appropriate; and present at local, regional and national research meetings/conferences as appropriate.
  • Reports on activities and outcomes proactively.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested, functioning independently and follows through on assigned projects.
  • Manages multiple clinical research tasks and projects simultaneously across various platforms.
  • Interacts with senior and executive level staff and acts as the subject matter expert for clinical research matters.
  • Acts as a preceptor/mentor for new research staff members and/or students as applicable.
  • Communicates vetted clinical research information at all levels of the organization and with internal/external vendors as noted below.
  • Internal Contacts: Disease program lead physician, NP, PA, Clinical Pharmacist, shared services staff and other health care professionals who may be involved in the care of assigned patients.
  • External Contacts: Outside MD, Pharmaceutical sponsor (if applicable), home care agencies and/or community resources as applicable.
    Education Qualifications
    • BSN or higher-level nursing degree required
    • MSN highly preferred
    • Masters in research or healthcare related field preferred
      Experience Qualifications
      • 5 plus years nursing experience required OR 3+ years in an oncology research nurse role required
      • 2 or more years of experience in oncology. Experience in clinical research, research, ICU, other intensive care setting, pediatrics, case management or nurse navigation preferred
      • Human subjects' protection and Good Clinical Practices training (can be completed after hire)
        
        Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
        • Ability to communicate vetted information at all levels of the organization and with internal/external vendors.
        • Ability to be highly- and multi- task focused while managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously across various platforms.
        • Ability to understand information flow and solve problems under pressure. Stanford Health Care Job ID #R2442589. Posted job title: Oncology Research Nursing Professional (RN), Hematology About Stanford Health Care Stanford Health Care, along with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient. We are proud to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. Stanford Medicine is an ecosystem comprising the School of Medicine and the pediatric and adult health care delivery systems. Together, we harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care for patients of all ages. Precision Health is at the core of what we do, preventing disease before it strikes and treating it decisively when it does. Together, uniting our diverse perspectives and collective expertise for the greater good, we are Stanford Medicine Benefits
          • Medical benefits
          • Continuing Education
          • 403b retirement plan
          • Dental benefits
          • Vision benefits
          • Pet insurance
          • Wellness and fitness programs
          • Employee assistance programs
          • Life insurance
          • Discount program

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