Oncology Research Advanced Practice Provider

The Oncology Research Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing care for patients enrolled on clinical trials supported by the Masonic Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office (CTO), including phase I and cellular therapy clinical trials. Working closely with investigators and study teams, this position uses clinical expertise to support complex phase I - III clinical trials. This requires multidisciplinary skills directed towards clinical patient management and safety, and providing protocol- specific education to research participants and research staff. The incumbent will be expected to follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all organizational policies and procedures for patient safety and data integrity, including but not limited to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care (60%)
* Complete comprehensive histories and physicals of hematology, oncology and bone marrow
transplant patients. Provide clinical care to patients enrolled on clinical trials: including but not
limited to acute care follow up visits, post-discharge visits, and follow up with diagnostic testing.
Would be expected to communicate regularly with PI and study team
* Review research protocols and interpret diagnostic testing including labs, imaging, EKGs in the context of the patient's treatment protocol
* Initiate orders and implement diagnostic and treatment plans, including intravenous fluids,
medications, and transfusions; identify, grade, document and manage toxicities of treatment
* Utilize EPIC for documentation of findings, writing orders, and billing
* Communicate with the research team and study investigators on pertinent exam and diagnostic test findings, participate in team meetings regarding clinical care of patients to provide status updates
* Maintain and demonstrate core/universal competencies, and complete any new required
learnings

Study Coordination (40%)
* Collaborate with study team, program managers, attending physicians, consultants and
members of the multidisciplinary team
* Utilize clinical expertise to interpret and operationalize the research protocol and to contribute
to study start-up activities, including site initiation visits, protocol review of feasibility and
suggestions for revision, study and clinical staff training
* Execute study-required procedures in collaboration with clinical staff; collaborates with PI and
study team to recruit, screen and enroll study participants
* Educate patients and clinical staff throughout the duration of the study regarding the treatment plan, anticipated side effects, and monitoring guidelines/follow-up
* Maintain accurate source documentation, including documentation of research visits in the EMR (e.g. consent/re-consent, adverse events, concomitant medications, protocol-related education, etc.)
* Identify and report serious adverse events, stopping rules and dose limiting toxicities, and
protocol deviations according to CTO SOPs within institutional and sponsor required timelines
* Coordinates and maintains a tracking system for patient visits, protocol-required data collection and other protocol procedures
* Participates in visits with sponsors, monitors and other key collaborators, including site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits and closeout visits
* Coordinates with Investigational Drug Services (IDS), BioNet, clinical staff, and other
departments across campus to deliver research drugs, collect biospecimens, and execute the
study visits according to protocol
* Maintain GCP certification and compliance with research regulations mandated by the FDA

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and formal Adult Practitioner training program or a graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program plus one year of professional experience as an APP
* Current MN NP license and be approved or eligible by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for
prescription writing privileges or a current PA license with prescriptive authority through the
MN Board of Medical Practice
* Certified through ANA/AANC or eligible for ANA/AANC national exam or through the NCCPA and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration abilities
* Detail oriented and self-motivated
* Understands and places importance on patient care, service and support of clinical trials
* Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate subject visits
* Proof of non-active tuberculosis and immunization for (or resistance to) measles, mumps,
rubella, Hepatitis B, and pertussis (as well as any other requirements per Fairview Research
Administration)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Previous advanced practice oncology experience with clinical trials is preferred, including
experience in cell, gene & immunotherapies.
* Experience with EPIC
* Experience with OnCore or equivalent clinical trials management system
* Familiarity with the University of Minnesota and MHealth Hospitals and Clinics

The Masonic Cancer Center (MCC) is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center dedicated to cancer research, education, and patient care for the citizens of Minnesota and the surrounding region. Since the time of the first award in 1997, there has been consistent growth of the membership and research base, enabling our center to further advance our knowledge and enhance care for our catchment area. We are driven to be the choice academic healthcare environment for patients, clinicians, scientists and students who seek exceptional, compassionate, precision cancer therapy; innovative clinical trials and prevention programs; cutting-edge research opportunities; and outstanding advanced education.

Pay Range: $125,000 - $158,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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