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Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Research
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A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$84,095 / year median in Maryland
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Why work at TidalHealth? Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke as 2022-2023 High Performing hospitals for 11 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and scholarship programs to grow both personally and professionally. Oncology Research Nurse Position Summary The Oncology Research Nurse is responsible for collecting, abstracting, and reporting data pertaining to clinical trials; will serve as a study contact for physicians enrolling patients and participants enrolled in clinical trials at Peninsula Regional Medical Center and will assist in the maintenance of specific oncology databases. The nurse will assist in coordinating research activities with physicians and their office staff, screen patients and enroll them on protocols. The nurse will serve as liaison with patients and family members to explain options, provide informed consents, and explain expected treatment. The nurse will coordinate activities between the physicians, patients and all departments involved in providing test and treatments for the patients placed on protocols. Oncology Research Nurse Position Requirements Education Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland. B.S.N. degree preferred. Certification (OCN) preferred. Experience Minimum of one to three years of work experience in cancer related clinical trials research. Ability to use the personal computer demonstrating proficiency in computer principles. Oncology Research Nurse Schedule Works weekly; occasional weekends or off shifts may be necessary. Must be able to occasionally provide emergency unscheduled assistance. Oncology Research Nurse Benefits At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.