Clinical Trials Support Center Nurse Navigator

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Summary: Provides expert, patient-centered clinical trial navigation and education to patients with blood cancer, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments to identify appropriate clinical trial opportunities and helps patients overcome barriers to enrollment by utilizing clinical expertise, specialized clinical trial databases, and collaboration with trial sites and sponsors to assess potential eligibility.  

Educates patients and caregivers about blood cancer diagnoses, standard-of-care treatments, and clinical trial options, empowering them to make informed treatment decisions throughout their cancer journey. Collaborates closely with Blood Cancer United's Information Resource Center (IRC) and other internal teams to connect patients and families with disease-specific education, financial assistance, psychosocial support, and additional resources that improve access to care and clinical trials.  

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Independently maintain own caseload of patients seeking information about clinical trials; this includes assessing, educating, and objectively presenting information to patients about available treatment options, including clinical trials 
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient/caregiver related interactions and shared resources 
• Use problem solving skills to help patients overcome obstacles to enrollment 
• Collaborates with Blood Cancer United Information Resource Center (IRC) staff to educate and support patients and family members in their efforts to understand their diagnosis, treatment options and available services 
• Serve in consulting role to the Information Resource Center and other internal departments about clinical trials 
• Serves as a resource to Blood Cancer United Patient and Professional Education staff as they develop clinical trial related materials and programs. 
• Maintain current knowledge in the blood cancer space through self-directed education offered through internal meetings and external sources.  
• Contribute to continual process improvement of Clinical Trial Support Center procedures and workflow 
• Develop and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships across Blood Cancer United and with clinical trial site staff, principal investigators, sponsors, patient advocacy organizations, and professional societies to advance the mission of the Clinical Trial Support Center. 
•  Participate in initiatives that expand the reach and impact of the Clinical Trial Support Center (CTSC) among healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers—particularly within underserved communities—by sharing nursing expertise through internal and external meetings, presentations, and educational activities. 
• Exhibit comprehensive understanding of ethical standards and federal regulations in human subjects research  

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Education, Experience, and Qualifications:    

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required; Masters preferred. Master’s degree in non-nursing area considered 
• Current RN licensure required 
• Current clinical experience in adult and/or pediatric Oncology/Hematology acute care required; OCN or CPHON certification preferred; clinical research experience preferred 
• Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment 
• Spanish-speaking preferred  

Position Requirements:    

• Outstanding critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and support patients, caregivers, and team members in a remote environment. 
• Strong written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality educational materials and deliver effective presentations to healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and internal stakeholders. Ability and desire to excel in independent work and in a team environment 
• Demonstrated commitment to independent learning and skill enhancement 
• Expertise in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and OneNote    

Physical Demands & Work Environment:  

• Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations 
• Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations 
• Occasional travel to national oncology/hematology meetings
• Must have reliable internet; minimum download speed 100mbps minimum upload speed 25mbps.    

Employee Value Proposition:
As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $95K to $103K. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.