Penn Medicine
Oncology Research Nurse - Plainsboro, NJ - Full Time (Day Shift)
Penn Medicine, Plainsboro, New Jersey, us, 08536
**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?
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**Why Join Our Team?**
The Oncology Research Nurse (ORN) is an integral part of the Cancer Center Team. The ORN is responsible for identifying and enrolling eligible patients in research trials. Through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the ORN works with patients and families to provide access to novel opportunities. We are looking for a dedicated, passionate nurse to join our expanding team. This is a grant-funded position that will extend into 2027, with the intention of seeking permanent and/or additional grant-funding past that date, as available.
**Key Roles and Responsibilities:**
+ Develops and implements methods for identifying and entering patients/participants to IRB approved trials.
+ Monitors study progress to assure compliance with protocol requirements, HIPAA, Good Clinical Practice and if required, FDA regulations by regular communication with and conducting site visits to participating physician offices.
+ Facilitates communication between internal and external project personnel to ensure efficient operations through a proactive team environment.
+ Educates patients and families about protocol and informed consent process.
**Benefits You'll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine:**
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs
+ Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars
+ 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment
+ Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work-life balance today's world needs
+ Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit-eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment.
**What We Require for this Role:**
Education
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required or in pursuit of
Related Work Experience
+ Minimum of three years' oncology experience, including clinical research experience. (Preferred)
+ Experience in phlebotomy, including use of ports and administration of IV and oral medications.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
+ OCN Certification preferred; must take and pass the OCN test within two years of employment
+ Active NJ RN license required
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.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
REQNUMBER: 235801
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?
+
**Why Join Our Team?**
The Oncology Research Nurse (ORN) is an integral part of the Cancer Center Team. The ORN is responsible for identifying and enrolling eligible patients in research trials. Through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the ORN works with patients and families to provide access to novel opportunities. We are looking for a dedicated, passionate nurse to join our expanding team. This is a grant-funded position that will extend into 2027, with the intention of seeking permanent and/or additional grant-funding past that date, as available.
**Key Roles and Responsibilities:**
+ Develops and implements methods for identifying and entering patients/participants to IRB approved trials.
+ Monitors study progress to assure compliance with protocol requirements, HIPAA, Good Clinical Practice and if required, FDA regulations by regular communication with and conducting site visits to participating physician offices.
+ Facilitates communication between internal and external project personnel to ensure efficient operations through a proactive team environment.
+ Educates patients and families about protocol and informed consent process.
**Benefits You'll Receive at PMPH/Penn Medicine:**
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage plan options that best fit your personal & family needs
+ Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HAS) to save pre-tax dollars
+ 403b Retirement Savings: Our employer contribution begins on Day 1 of your employment
+ Generous Paid Time Off benefits that give you the work-life balance today's world needs
+ Prepaid tuition assistance is available to benefit-eligible employees for approved courses of study after completing six months of employment.
**What We Require for this Role:**
Education
+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required or in pursuit of
Related Work Experience
+ Minimum of three years' oncology experience, including clinical research experience. (Preferred)
+ Experience in phlebotomy, including use of ports and administration of IV and oral medications.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
+ OCN Certification preferred; must take and pass the OCN test within two years of employment
+ Active NJ RN license required
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.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
REQNUMBER: 235801