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Infusion Research Nurse – Drug Development Unit As the Infusion Research Nurse for the Drug Development Unit your primary responsibility is to treat and manage patients enrolled on clinical trial. Job responsibilities include: Closely follow study patient(s) throughout the treatment course ensuring protocol compliance. Administer chemotherapy as ordered by physicians. Read and interpret EKGs. Communicate all protocol related issues/problems to the investigator. Assess patient for side effects of treatment and symptoms related to disease or disease progression. Assess lab data and communicate abnormal findings to the investigator and oncologist. Assess and document patient compliance with medications and return visits. Communicate with the pharmacy staff to provide timely and accurate study drug distribution. Maintain a current medication list and records in protocol specific requirements. Provide data team with completed follow-up forms, medical records, lab data and other source documents in a timely manner. Educate and orient ancillary staff in study specific procedures. Document and report adverse events. Perform telephone triage. Assess the patient’s EMR to ensure that all required data has been entered prior to the patient’s scheduled appointment. Perform patient counseling and referral to appropriate support services. Monitor schedules daily for appropriate treatment distribution and additional patient visits. Qualifications Associate Degree; preferably a Bachelor’s Degree. Current licensure in the state of Colorado as a Registered Nurse. Knowledge of medical and research terminology. Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP. Knowledge of the clinical research processes. Knowledge of Phase I protocol (preferred). One year of acute care nursing experience required. At least one year of oncology experience preferred. At least one year of experience in a research setting preferred. Current BLS certification. Current ACLS certification (can be completed within 30 days of start date). ONS Chemotherapy Provider card. Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred. Compensation and Schedule Hourly rate: $40/hr – $52/hr. PRN position is a flexible schedule with no work on holidays, evenings or weekends. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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