Advanced Practice Nurse-Research
Company: Vitalief
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview Vitalief is a fast growing, ---best of
breed--- Clinical Trial Solutions Company. We are seeking a
talented and ambitious Advanced Practice Nurse to join our
exceptional team, that will serve as an expert clinical
practitioner and member of the research team for our client. This
position will provide research support, clinical trial management
and clinical care, consultation, education and patient care
management and expertise. Our approach explores innovative ways of
delivering services in a distributed model that can support both
decentralized and centralized trials. Every trial is different and
requires a solution that will optimize outcomes. If you are
interested in being part of a culture that includes the ability to
have a voice challenging the status quo with novel thinking,
flexible work environment, transparent and open communications,
career pathing, and a variable incentive / reward system, then we
want to speak with you Note: Work is 100% on-site in Newark, New
Jersey. Responsibilities: Study Participants Management Manages,
coordinates, and assumes responsibility for activities of assigned
aspects of specific research protocols to ensure safe and competent
care and effective protocol management. Performs comprehensive
initial and episodic health histories and physical exams; to
identify existing or potential health problems. Brings
abnormalities to the attention of the Principal Investigator.
Initiates appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, medical, and nursing
actions in conjunction with the physician and as outlined in the
research protocol. Monitors study participants to ensure that the
research protocol is being followed. Provides follow-up care
including acute and routine examinations. Assesses progress,
identify problems, initiate preventive measures, recognize emergent
problems, initiate proper care in collaboration with physician.
Monitors and adjusts patients--- medication according to research
protocol or medical plan of care including adequate pain control.
Implements nutritional therapies, as appropriate. Triages patient
problem calls in office, which requires medical attention Monday
through Friday. Provides patient and family counseling and
reassurance regarding psychological and or psychosocial issues.
Initiates proper referrals to private or community agencies.
Supports the research mission by collaborating with the research
nurse. Identifies and screens patients for appropriate eligibility
for protocol study participation and aids in the accumulation and
recording of data regarding patients on protocols. Professional
Practice/Development: Assists with the implementation of research
protocols and develops study specific templates/documentation.
Demonstrates in depth oncology specific, as well as general
medical-surgical knowledge base. Provides rational explanation for
clinical decisions made or actions taken Serves as a ---role
model--- in advanced practice oncology nursing. Effective
communication skills. Communicates expertise in nursing practice
through presentation and publication process. Serves as a preceptor
for inexperienced Nurse Practitioners. Required Skills: Graduate of
an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of a Masters---
Degree required. Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the
Board of Nursing with prescriptive authority in the State of New
Jersey. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner with an Oncology
Specialization required. If an Oncology Specialization is not
present, the Oncology Specialization must be obtained within 1 year
of employment. At least two (2) years of nursing experience in the
Oncology specialty area in a hospital or clinic setting, preferably
in an Advanced Practice role. Clinical research experience
preferred. American Heart Association: Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Must
be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of
database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access,
and PowerPoint. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of
transportation from one site to another. LI-DNI Powered by JazzHR
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