Oncology Clinical Trials Nurse Navigator - Full-Time Days at Pennsylvania Hospital

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

The Oncology Clinical Trials Nurse Navigator will support access to clinical trials and growth of the oncology research program at Pennsylvania Hospital by serving as a resource for patients, families, the research team and providers. They will identify clinical trials that would be beneficial to the patient, specifically reviewing the patient records to identify patients that are eligible for open trials. They will work with other nurse navigators, providers and the research team to facilitate assessment and determine appropriateness of patients for open and enrolling clinical trials. They will serve as educators for patients and families regarding the research process and specific trials. They will function as a resource to a multidisciplinary team of specialists as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for the oncology patient, their family, and referring public. The oncology clinical trials navigator is responsible for ensuring patients with an oncology diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive coordinated services. The scope of this work includes facilitating dynamic scheduling for patients, triage services and patients as needed, coordination of care, facilitation of clinical research enrollment, and integration of clinical activities across various specialties in cancer care. Additionally, the oncology clinical trials nurse navigator will work to decrease barriers to access clinical trials for our patients, including public education about clinical research, working with community and advocacy groups to identify and address barriers to access clinical trials.

Credentials:

Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
Oncology Certified RN (Preferred)
Certified Clinical Research Professional (Preferred)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Required)
3+ years Clinical oncology specific education at an academic medical center
Master of Science in Nursing (Preferred)

Position contingent of funding

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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