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POSITION PURPOSE

• Registered Nurse opportunity as a Clinical Oncology Research Nurse within the Michigan Cancer Research Consortium (MCRC) Leadership Team. 
• This is a Full-Time Benefited position scheduled 40 hours per week. Standard hrs is 8am-4:30 with flex time possible into evening hours for after-hrs infusion and sample collection
• MCRC is a multi-state consortium of community hospitals offering both federally funded and pharmaceutical sponsored oncology research trials in community hospitals.  MCRC has been continuously funded for over 20 years through the National Cancer Institute (NCI)and currently is funded as an NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP).
• The person accepting this position will coordinate clinical patient care for a wide variety of oncology research trials. Research nurses work with a dynamic team of researchers at Trinity Health Southeast Michigan sites and others across the country. Nurses will collaborate with dynamic MCRC team including Principal Investigators, research coordinators and investigational pharmacist with opportunities to collaborate with national teams in National Cancer Institute network.  
• Oncology Research nurse will provide coverage to Trinity Health Ann Arbor primarily and Brighton, and Livonia site as needed

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provides day-to-day management of an assigned portfolio of clinical research studies and clinical trials.
• Provides direction and collaborates with research coordinators and other research support staff.
• Recruits and screens potential study participants.
• Makes referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as a clinical resource to research patients, investigators, and other staff.
• Analyzes and evaluates clinical data to be able to trend events for patient safety. Recognizes and reports potential adverse events in cooperation with the investigators and principal investigator.
• Acts as patient advocate between the investigator, clinical departments and the cooperative groups.
• Collects data, assists in developing data collection systems, and compiles reports.
• May collaborate or lead on blood and biospecimens collection for specific patients as assigned

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Michigan Nursing License
• Graduation from accredited nursing program: BSN Required.
• Three years of related nursing experience, previous research experience preferred.

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.