Registered Nurse (Safety Report Nurse)
Denver, CO 
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Job Description
Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Safety Report Nurse supporting the Research Department at our Midtowh locaton in Denver, Colorado

We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Salary Range: $36.00-45.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offer the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Nurses with OCN certification are eligible for OCN Incentive Pay after 90 days of employment or upon obtainment of certification.



Responsibilities

Job Profile Summary

Safety report nurse works closely with providers and clinical research coordinators to report all serious or special interest adverse events to sponsor, or FDA as required for the RMCC network. Collaborates with a physician or qualified staff member to ensure complete report and documentation of all events. Responds timely to notification of events and is responsible for reporting those events in a timely manner. Reviews all records from hospitals and other outside entities to ensure complete documentation of events including all concomitant adverse events and medications. Uses nursing experience and knowledge to accurately report events as delegated by providers. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through OSHA, CDC and HIPAA. Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the reporting and management of all serious adverse events reported in the network.
  • Works closely with RMCC providers and clinical staff to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all events.
  • Maintains accesses to hospital records systems and all sponsor systems required to facilitate accurate and timely reporting of events.
  • Responsible for close follow up of all events to ensure timely follow up on queries and/or follow up reports as required.
  • Responsible for ensuring all source documentation is complete and accurate to support entry of information into sponsor EDC systems.
  • Provides ongoing reporting to management on events and progress towards closure, trends or safety concerns identified in reports.
  • Provides review of previously reported events to support audit readiness in an ongoing manner.
  • Works with management team on ongoing projects to support audit readiness, ongoing education of team members, development of appropriate SOP's and work instructions to support same.
  • Maintains/monitors 24 hour "hotline" number for notification of all SAEs at time of occurrence.


Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

Education/Training -

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.

RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.

Must maintain continuing education requirements.

Business Experience -

3-5 years nursing experience in research preferred.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills -

Oncology and research experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) -

Remote/Hybrid.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) -

  • Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.


The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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