OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center · 1 month ago
*Oncology Research LPN - CTO
Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expOU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, providing advanced cancer treatment options. The Oncology Research LPN - CTO performs nursing duties for the Clinical Trials Office, including patient preparation, sample collection, and medication administration under supervision.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitOncology
Responsibilities
Prepares patient for examination by the physician to include but not limited to having charts ready and draping and positioning the patient on the exam table
Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, etc
Prepares samples for analysis or shipment
Assists research team with complex procedures to include but not limited to PK/PD and study biopsies without RN supervision
Takes and records various readings to include but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, and body temperature
Makes follow up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments
Answers routine questions from patients, family, or legal guardian
Collects all laboratory reports, data, and records
Under direction of physician or other medical personnel, administers medication to patients
Monitor research patients for toxicity including grading and attribution as well as response assessment
Coordinates all aspects of clinical care on study in collaboration with Research RN, physicians and other member of the study team
Assists researchers by recruiting patients, determining if they are suitable for the study, administering questionnaires, taking medical histories, and answering questions
Screens, consents, and enrolls patients in complex and multi-modality treatment protocols
Inter-departmental collaboration with campus departments to schedule study procedures, including interventional radiology, ophthalmology, cardiology and surgery
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function
Qualification
Required
Completion of an accredited practical nursing program
12 months clinical experience
Knowledge of techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases which includes but not limited to treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care measures
Working knowledge of HIPAA
Ability to give full attention to what is being said and understand the points being made
Ability to ask questions when appropriate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to deal with staff, physicians, visitors, vendors, and patients in a tactful, diplomatic, and pleasant manner
Ability to work in stressful situations
Must be detail oriented and organized
Ability to work as a team member
Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oklahoma
Ability to engage in repetitive motion
Clinical environment
Company
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic cancer center, OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma is a nationally noted leader in research and patient care.
Founded in 2011Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2023-02-07Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Shawn Long
CTO Manager, Tissue Lab at Stephenson Cancer Center
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