Research Nurse - Breast Medical Oncology

Seeking a Research Nurse to join our team in Breast Medical Oncology. This department seeks to improve the survival of breast cancer patients, provide new knowledge through research, patient-centered clinical care, cancer prevention, and education and outreach with the ultimate goal of eliminating breast cancer.

The ideal candidate is a self motivated, detail oriented Registered Nurse who is flexible, eager to learn, and open to working a hybrid schedule. Prior research nursing experience preferred but not required. Open to candidates with a foundation of inpatient, acute care, or outpatient experience.  The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 hours, and adjusts to patient clinic needs. This role requires being onsite for patient visits, orientation, training, and required meetings.

MD Anderson offers employees:
•    Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
•    Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
•    Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
•    Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
•    Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
•    Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
•    Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
•    Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
•    Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.

We have been named one of the top two hospitals in cancer care every year since U.S. News & World Report began its annual rankings in 1990. As one of the largest cancer centers in the world, MD Anderson remains committed to the highest standards for research-driven patient care and to providing quality education and training for the next generation of medical professionals.

KEY FUNCTIONS
Protocol Management:  
•    Applies clinical and research knowledge of protocol conduct in the effective management of research protocols
•    Participates in fiscal activities related to clinical research.  
•    Communicates effectively with research team.  
•    Documents and organizes protocol related items consistent with protocol guidelines, institutional and departmental policies, GCP and Federal Regulations.

Data Management: 
•    Demonstrates knowledge of research process, Code of Federal Regulations and ICH Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).  
•    Demonstrates competence in key aspects of data collection and data entry incorporating institutional guidelines.  
•    Demonstrates knowledge of the current NCI-Common Toxicity Criteria and institutional reporting requirements. 
•    Knows how to ensure the quality of protocol specific data.

Clinical Practice:  
•    Applies the nursing process and incorporates national and institutional standards of nursing practice in delivering nursing care to patients enrolled in research protocols.  
•    Demonstrates clinical competence in aspects of care incorporating institutional guidelines and protocol policies.  
•    Documents patient care and outcomes per institutional, federal and protocol standards.

Education/Team Orientation: 
•    Applies principle of teaching/learning process to patient/family learning needs. 
•    Identifies experiences to increase knowledge and participates in educational activities.

Communication/Respect: 
•    Accepts and incorporates constructive feedback into professional practice. 
•    Can locate and utilize institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
•    Provides excellent customer service to patients, monitors, sponsors and multidisciplinary colleagues.