Job Information
Trinity Health Research RN Cancer Center in DES MOINES, Iowa
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Provides professional nursing care for and enrolls/monitors adult patients in Clinical Research studies following the standards and practices of Mercy Medical Center / Mercy Cancer Center.
• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• BSN preferred.
• Three years of RN nursing experience required. Two years of oncology nursing or critical care experience preferred.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks). Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational skills, and ability to problem solve and multi-task.
• Possess knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA Rules and Regulations, NIH Guidelines, HIPPA regulations in relation to clinical trials, and NIC common toxicity definitions.
• Has an understanding of the phases and concepts of clinical trials and the overall philosophies of conducting cooperative group research as they differ with NCI-sponsored, private industry, and investigator-initiated clinical trials. • Has a working knowledge of study budgets and billing processes.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran