Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Department
BSD OBG - Gyn Onc
About the Department
Job Summary
The job has deep knowledge and expertise within a Nursing specialty. Establishes plans for the safe distribution of medications. Uses specialized depth and breadth of experience in Healthcare issues to direct primary health care to patients, in collaboration with consulting physician and multidisciplinary health teams.
Responsibilities
Provides in-services on complex Phase I trial protocols (e.g. – cell therapy infusions).
Provides collaborative lead nursing support for ONNs at 4 clinical sites.
Works with clinical trials program physician leadership and UCCCC Clinical Trials Support Office (CTSO) to increase trial accruals, shape trials program development.
Supports development of clinical standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Gynecology Oncology ONNs and PAs.
Coordinates clinical trial protocol in-service education for IVTH units at 4 sites (DCAM, Orland Park, Silver Cross, Crown Point).
Leads work to standardize patient-facing chemotherapy and surgery education; works with program manager to facilitate and disseminate education tools via meetings and shared information platform.
Acts as primary liaison to Hematology Oncology nurse educator, nursing Unit Based Council (UBC) and IVTH leadership at (4) infusion sites related to patient safety and workflow.
Monitor and makes recommendations to RN workload evaluations.
Maintains very limited direct patient care ONN clinic support.
Partners in the coordination of new hire onboarding / training for Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Navigators.
Improves education documentation processes /conducts compliance audits (QOPI standards).
Performs other related work as needed including capped direct patient care when critical staffing shortages occur.
Leads comprehensive or episodic health assessments. Solves complex problems in patient care and recommends appropriate treatments. Develops patient care plans within clinical nursing practice and medical care protocols and prepares patient health summaries.
Collaborates with and provides expertise to nurses, patients, families, physicians, and community resources for coordination of patient care. Selects appropriate communications approach to achieve desired outcomes of patient care.
Requires specialized depth of knowledge and skills for professional development. Interprets quality assurance issues on the unit, and recommends best practices. Provides expertise to staff on or off the unit for clinical skills.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Advanced Nursing degree. CNL CNE, CNS strongly preferred.
Experience:
Experience in Solid tumor oncology; Gynecologic Oncology.
Prior experience with enrolling and caring for patients on clinical trials.
Specialized depth of knowledge in oncology care, clinical trials operations and regulatory compliance.
Licenses and Certifications:
Oncology Nurse Certification by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
Clinical Research Certification.
Preferred Competencies
Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive.
Demonstrated patient facing clinical excellence, effective leadership and teaching skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Problem-solving.
Attention to detail.
Working Conditions
Clinical and administrative office environments.
Home office (hybrid position).
Ability to stand and sit for extend periods of time.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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