University Health Partners of Hawai'i (UCERA) · 3 months ago
Early Phase Clinical Research Center RN - Full Time
University Health Partners of Hawai'i (UCERA) is seeking an Early Phase Clinical Research Center RN to provide patient care and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The role involves implementing patient care plans, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in accordance with nursing standards and hospital policies
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
Placement of IV access, monitoring venous access devices, oncology medication administration and monitoring, including oral therapies, injections, and infusions
Monitor patient progress and document observations in medical records
Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals
Maintain accurate patient documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
Respond promptly to emergency situations using appropriate nursing interventions
Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times
Provides in-service training on protocol requirements to clinic staff by working closely with the PI and staff to ensure that clinical procedures are completed according to protocol
Complies with all legal requirements and company policies
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays
Must meet minimum shift or hour requirements per month (as defined by team needs)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Nursing. (Associate's Degree from an accredited community college in Nursing with at least two (2) years of professional experience in health sector may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree.)
Must possess a State of Hawai‘i RN license
Must complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Human Subject training within three (3) months from date of hire
Current BLS CPR Certification
Comfortable in IV access placement, venous access devices, oncology medication administration and monitoring including oral therapies, injections and infusions
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a related clinical specialty (e.g., oncology) or clinical trials experience in oncology
Demonstrated knowledge in human subjects' research and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)
Demonstrated knowledge in Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Demonstrated knowledge in Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training
Understanding of research study designs and ethics
Knowledge of and experience with computers and software programs, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and database
Specialized knowledge of clinical trial protocols grouped from a specific National Cancer Institute (NCI) research base, other source, or by disease site, etc
Specialized knowledge of specific cancer care sites conducting clinical trials or of job areas, such as education/training, regulatory, investigational drug accountability/storage, specimen collection/processing, database maintenance/reporting, and auditing
Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Working knowledge of the University of Hawai‘i and UHCC policies and procedures
Benefits
Retirement plan with 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Pet insurance with competitive premium rate
Company
University Health Partners of Hawai'i (UCERA)
University Health Partners of Hawai'i (formerly known as UCERA) is the faculty practice organization created to support the clinical, academic, and research activities of the faculty of the University of Hawai'i John A.