Working title:
Clinical Research Nurse - GU Cancer Clinical Research
Official title:
CLIN NURSE SPECIALIST(R44DN) or ASSOC CLIN NURSE SPEC(R44FN)
Degree and area of specialization:
BSN Required.
License/certification:
Current Registered Nurse License for the State of Wisconsin is required.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Minimum one year nursing experience. Strong interest in clinical research.
Hepatitis B
vaccination or proof of prior vaccination will be required at the time of employment. Patient
contact will require annual TB skin
test.
Principal duties:
The Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) must have a high degree of clinical
expertise with a specific focus on the treatment of patients with anticancer agents and a
specialized nursing competence in the field of Oncology Research.
Responsibilities
Include:
Provide patient nursing care, including symptom management, toxicity documentation
and support for psychosocial aspects of the treatment.
Coordinate the clinical testing of GU
chemotherapy agents. Collaborate with all members of the GU team to meet the research goals and
expectations. Act to maximize the scientific and clinical outcomes of each protocol and provide
clinical leadership for organized responses to meet anticipated program needs.
Responsible
for daily conduction of the GU research activities, including sharing of skills and knowledge with
the patient, their families, hospital staff and community.
Determine, analyze and intervene
to meet the specialized educational needs of patients and their families participating on GU
clinical trials.
Adhere to quality assurance aspects of the GU program as established by
the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and/or pharmaceutical companies.
The Nurse Specialist is
expected to follow the policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards for excellence and
professionalism established by the UWCCC and the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, this
position will assure that all clinical and laboratory research activity adheres to Federal,
University of Wisconsin, and UWCCC policies, procedures and
requirements.
| Appointment type: | Academic Staff |
| Department(s): | SMPH/COMP CANCER CTR |
| Full time salary rate: | Minimum $49,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| Term: | This is a renewable appointment. |
| Appointment percent: | 80% - 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | SEPTEMBER 03, 2008 |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: AUGUST 29, 2008
HOW TO APPLY:
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59190 to
| Mary Jane Staab | |
| K4/532 CSC | TTY: 608-263-2473 |
| 600 Highland Avenue | Fax: 608-263-8613 |
| Madison, WI 53792 | Email: Mjs@medicine.wisc.edu |