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Job Reference Code: 006870-West Liberty

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowa's rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys — a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for various Evisceration Production Processing Positions

Job Summary:

Production Team member roles can include some of the following:

Cutting and Trimming, Deboning, Product Inspection, Packaging, Slicing or Grinding Machine Operators and many more opportunities.

Applicants will be considered for any production vacancy in any department. Vacancies are typically shift positions with opportunities for overtime including weekends. Specific department and schedules will be discussed during the interview process to find the right position based upon your interests and skills.

Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facilities and enjoy competitive wages along with many benefits including holiday pay, vacation & sick pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401K and much more.

The Neck Slit position is responsible for making a precise cut on the carcass cavity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Make a precise cut to the carcass neck.

• Remove feathers.

• Check for defects or abnormalities.

• Must be certified in knife safety.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

No experience is necessary.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must practice good personal hygiene.

• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Must be able to work at line speed with the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements.

• Work extended hours, weekends and overtime if needed.

• Experience in food manufacturing or processing a plus.

• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.

• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

• Must be able to start work at 5 a.m.

West Liberty Foods/Liberty Cold is 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

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Job Description

Job Reference Code: 006870-West Liberty

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods was formed in 1996 under the guiding principles of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative. Carrying on Iowa's rich farming tradition, our grower/owners are committed to animal health and welfare while delivering superior-quality turkeys — a philosophy that has helped family farms grow and thrive for generations. The continued success of West Liberty Foods is due to the dedication, enthusiasm and support of our grower/owners.

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for various Evisceration Production Processing Positions

Job Summary:

Production Team member roles can include some of the following:

Cutting and Trimming, Deboning, Product Inspection, Packaging, Slicing or Grinding Machine Operators and many more opportunities.

Applicants will be considered for any production vacancy in any department. Vacancies are typically shift positions with opportunities for overtime including weekends. Specific department and schedules will be discussed during the interview process to find the right position based upon your interests and skills.

Successful candidates will work in our food processing production facilities and enjoy competitive wages along with many benefits including holiday pay, vacation & sick pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401K and much more.

The Neck Slit position is responsible for making a precise cut on the carcass cavity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Make a precise cut to the carcass neck.

• Remove feathers.

• Check for defects or abnormalities.

• Must be certified in knife safety.

• Other duties as assigned.
  Job Requirements

No experience is necessary.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must practice good personal hygiene.

• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Must be able to work at line speed with the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements.

• Work extended hours, weekends and overtime if needed.

• Experience in food manufacturing or processing a plus.

• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.

• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

• Must be able to start work at 5 a.m.

West Liberty Foods/Liberty Cold is 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must

Description:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats co-workers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

Essential Functions:

• Representative Duties: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

• Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.

• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.

• Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.

• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.

• Maintain equipment and supplies.

• Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.

• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.

• Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.

• Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.

• Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.

• Maintain patient confidentiality.

• Perform other duties as directed.

Pay Grade: 25

Basic Qualifications:

• One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.

• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• Current Basic Life Support card.

Notes:

• Days and hours may vary based on operational needs.

• May be required to work early or late clinic.

• May be required t cross train to a different department.

Primary Location: California,Downey,Orchard Medical Offices Building C 9449 Imperial H Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: Varies Working Hours End: Varies Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: United Healthcare Workers - West Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Nursing Licensed Specialty: LVN / LPN Department: HNS Department Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Research Data Specialist opportunity in Head & Neck Surgery. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and two years of research study experience.

Prefer candidates with database experience in REDCap, MS Access and primary data collection/human subject experience. Epic and 2Know experience is a plus.

Manage day-to-day operations of the Speech Pathology and Audiology Research Program data management and Patient-Reported Outcomes/Function (PROF) Section of Oropharynx Program

Serve as a primary data liaison with PROF Steering Committee and other Oropharynx Program Cores, particularly for progress reporting and data sharing (Clinical Database and Biorepository). Manage data analysis and reporting for the Speech Pathology and Audiology Research Program PROF and associated protocol research. Provide oversight, training, and delegation of duties for staff and trainees for data collection and management procedures.

Provide oversight of Investigator Initiated Trial integration for the Speech Pathology and Audiology. Develop and implement processes to avoid duplication of requests of data and PRO surveys from PROF database and other trials on which a patient is enrolled. Coordinate PROF section meetings with Project Lead and research team to review project status.

Develop, maintain, and oversee standard operating procedures for PROF activities and related protocols. Provide oversight and management of PROF data sharing. Develop meeting agendas and provide relevant reports to support investigator's research oversight.

Design, implement, monitor, and report on clinical research project status and database migration ensuring on-time performance

Interfaces closely with clinical staff, faculty, and research personnel in the Section of Speech Pathology and Audiology and the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck team to ensure accurate and timely capture of subject information in various research data system applications. Attends weekly Head & Neck Planning Conferences when requested.

Attends Section and Departmental Staff Meetings when requested. Communicate recommendations regarding protocol inconsistencies and requirements. Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in the department training manual and presented at weekly training meetings.

Data Management, Analysis, quality assurance, and reporting of clinical research information

Perform database development, maintenance, database migration, updates, and optimization. Conduct complex queries and database reports.

Perform quality assurance on assigned databases including benchmark tracking. Participate in departmental clinical research quality assurance initiatives. Organize digital media (e.g., modified barium swallow studies) transfer to project SLP for analysis.

Participate in preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, grants, and lecture presentations with Project Lead/PI and faculty in the Section of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Complete literature reviews and summary of selected topics for discussion and presentation at section meetings and seminars.

Research Education and Training

Train and/or orient data coordination staff to the department and to clinical research procedures/processes. Serve as a resource for research personnel regarding assigned protocols and data compliance information.

Coordinates maintenance of Human Subjects records. Communicate with the PI, research nurse and others regarding upcoming deadlines, research and protocol meetings, and other pertinent information.

Administrative research functions

Provide regulatory support for Continuing Reviews, protocol submissions, protocol revisions, and other required reports in a timely manner. Assist PI and supervisor with progress reporting for the Speech Pathology and Audiology Research Programs and PROF Core.

Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and work flow processes to ensure project efficiency and effectiveness. Coordinates, conducts, and ensures data collection including chart review, PRO questionnaire administration, interview, and examination, as well as informed consent. Coordinate and/or schedule MBS/clinic examinations and follow up appointments.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preferred: None

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two years of research study experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience or completed years of college on a one to one basis.

Preferred: Database experience in REDCap and MS Access. Primary data collection/human subject experience.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 126134

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

• Work Week: Days

• Fund Type: Soft

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 66,000

Research Data Specialist opportunity in Head & Neck Surgery. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and two years of research study experience.

Prefer candidates with database experience in REDCap, MS Access and primary data collection/human subject experience. Epic and 2Know experience is a plus.

Manage day-to-day operations of the Speech Pathology and Audiology Research Program data management and Patient-Reported Outcomes/Function (PROF) Section of Oropharynx Program

Serve as a primary data liaison with PROF Steering Committee and other Oropharynx Program Cores, particularly for progress reporting and data sharing (Clinical Database and Biorepository). Manage data analysis and reporting for the Speech Pathology and Audiology Research Program PROF and associated protocol research. Provide oversight, training, and delegation of duties for staff and trainees for data collection and management procedures.

Provide oversight of Investigator Initiated Trial integration for the Speech Pathology and Audiology. Develop and implement processes to avoid duplication of requests of data and PRO surveys from PROF database and other trials on which a patient is enrolled. Coordinate PROF section meetings with Project Lead and research team to review project status.

Develop, maintain, and oversee standard operating procedures for PROF activities and related protocols. Provide oversight and management of PROF data sharing. Develop meeting agendas and provide relevant reports to support investigator's research oversight.

Design, implement, monitor, and report on clinical research project status and database migration ensuring on-time performance

Interfaces closely with clinical staff, faculty, and research personnel in the Section of Speech Pathology and Audiology and the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck team to ensure accurate and timely capture of subject information in various research data system applications. Attends weekly Head & Neck Planning Conferences when requested.

Attends Section and Departmental Staff Meetings when requested. Communicate recommendations regarding protocol inconsistencies and requirements. Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in the department training manual and presented at weekly training meetings.

Data Management, Analysis, quality assurance, and reporting of clinical research information

Perform database development, maintenance, database migration, updates, and optimization. Conduct complex queries and database reports.

Perform quality assurance on assigned databases including benchmark tracking. Participate in departmental clinical research quality assurance initiatives. Organize digital media (e.g., modified barium swallow studies) transfer to project SLP for analysis.

Participate in preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, grants, and lecture presentations with Project Lead/PI and faculty in the Section of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Complete literature reviews and summary of selected topics for discussion and presentation at section meetings and seminars.

Research Education and Training

Train and/or orient data coordination staff to the department and to clinical research procedures/processes. Serve as a resource for research personnel regarding assigned protocols and data compliance information.

Coordinates maintenance of Human Subjects records. Communicate with the PI, research nurse and others regarding upcoming deadlines, research and protocol meetings, and other pertinent information.

Administrative research functions

Provide regulatory support for Continuing Reviews, protocol submissions, protocol revisions, and other required reports in a timely manner. Assist PI and supervisor with progress reporting for the Speech Pathology and Audiology Research Programs and PROF Core.

Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and work flow processes to ensure project efficiency and effectiveness. Coordinates, conducts, and ensures data collection including chart review, PRO questionnaire administration, interview, and examination, as well as informed consent. Coordinate and/or schedule MBS/clinic examinations and follow up appointments.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preferred: None

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two years of research study experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience or completed years of college on a one to one basis.

Preferred: Database experience in REDCap and MS Access. Primary data collection/human subject experience.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 126134

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

• Work Week: Days

• Fund Type: Soft

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 66,000

Directs the activities of staff within assigned area and ensures the delivery of efficient, smooth patient flow and patient satisfaction.

• This position would require some travel to South Pavilion, and Lemmen Holton about once a week. Also required to travel to Greenville once a quarter. This offices sees both adults and pediatric patients.

Basic Qualifications:

Education

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in in business, management or other related area

Experience

• 2 years of experience typically gained through skills/knowledge/abilities in of recent relevant supervisor experience in health care/medical practice or related work

Preferred Qualifications:

Clinical background strongly preferred

Experience working in a medical office strongly preferred

Spectrum Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Overview

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Head & Neck Clinic. As a professional nurse, the nursing process is utilized in the provision of care. The RN practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures, and standards.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family

• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

• Career Training and Educational Opportunities

• Merchant Discounts

• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

Salary offered commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse delivers nursing care for patients in within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards. The RN is responsible to adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient population with support and mentoring by other team members.

Collects and documents assessment data. Develops a Plan of Care (POC) per standard. Implements POC including medical order and interdisciplinary approach.

Evaluates the progress of patient toward attainment of desired outcomes. Provides effective patient/family education/discharge planning. Administers medication per standard including drug information to patients/families.

Acts as a resource/supports others. Delivers patient care using the principles of the defined nursing modality. Delegates care based on UAMS standards, legal and regulatory requirements, specific job description and individual level of education and training. Contributes to a positive work environment that is conducive to clinical education while serving as a resource for student nurses and staff.

Qualifications

Required: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing. Valid RN License, 1 year of Registered Nursing experience, excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, strong work ethics and accountability.

Preferred: 2 years or more nursing experience with current BLS.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background [and registry (if applicable)] check [and drug screen (if safety sensitive position)]. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.

Coordinator, Clinical Research Program - Thoracic/Head & Neck Med Oncology

Mission

While encompassing the overall mission of MD Anderson Cancer Center, the particular goals of the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology are to provide the highest quality of care to our patients and to advance the treatment and prevention of aerodigestive cancers through innovative clinical and laboratory research. Our investigations involve many of the most promising molecularly-targeted agents and combinations of agents currently known. We emphasize rigorous study conduct and impeccable study design, and many of our studies have been developed through cooperative group mechanisms. The Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology staff directly responsible for patient care is comprised of 18 physicians, 12 research nurses, two inpatient mid-level providers, and 12 outpatient mid-level providers. Our physician team includes twelve physicians who care only for thoracic medical oncology patients in the Thoracic Center, two head/neck and 5 medical oncologists who treat both lung cancer and head/neck cancer patients in those respective outpatient clinic areas.

Key Functions
1.Coordination, development, and administration of departmental investigator-initiated clinical research protocols and multidisciplinary clinical trials and assistance with other clinical research protocols.

• Coordinate the submission of new protocols, the revision of existing protocols, and edit informed consent forms to be protocol-specific.

• Maintain and improve the protocol reference file system as an effective means of maintaining, storing, retrieving, and accessing up-to-date protocols, correspondence, etc.

• Prepare and submit timely Serious Adverse Event reports to the IRB

• Supervise and assist with protocol annual review process and IND/IDE status reports by providing response and toxicity information on assigned protocols

• Assist clinical monitors to find study-related information

• Coordinate FDA submissions
  2.Coordination of regulatory correspondence on all departmental clinical research studies.

• Communicate verbally and in writing, as needed or as requested by study investigator, with internal reviewers (e.g., Surveillance Committee, IRB) or external agencies (e.g., pharmaceutical sponsors and/or governmental study sponsors, such as National Cancer Institute or Food and Drug Administration)

• Complete forms and comply with institutional, state, and/or federal regulations for study initiation, conduct, and termination

• Coordinate and send outgoing material and correspondence to institutional, state, and/or federal agencies

• Prepare reports for the sponsoring agency, as specified by reporting requirements (e.g., monthly, semiannually, and annually for NCI studies)

• Inform sponsors and collaborators of regulatory status of protocols at least monthly in formal departmental protocol review meetings

• Prepare for study monitoring and study audit visits. Assist with addressing and correcting findings from study monitoring and study audit visits.

• Receive, review and submit SUSARs/INDSRs according to Institution and Sponsor-specific reporting requirements (timelines and forms) independently.
  3.Utilization of technical writing ability to compose and abstract medical and scientific information for preparation of written correspondence, reports, and protocols under the direction of study investigators.

• Edit and/or write sections of protocols, grants, and reports as directed by study investigator(s) (e.g., preparing protocol abstracts, informed consent forms, and other sections as indicated).

• May be asked to review manuscripts before submission to publishing companies.

• Prepare specific protocol reports and analysis to assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grants.

• Provide summaries regarding the progress, goals, and objectives of clinical research studies for annual reports and/or final reports.
  4.Coordination of protocol submissions to meet institutional protocol deadlines and other departmental paperwork deadlines.

• Anticipate and meet deadlines for protocol processing

• Prompt staff to anticipate and meet deadlines for protocol processing

• May be required to physically hand carry paperwork through the institutional system for timely completion, which includes, but is not limited to, carrying grants and protocols from one office to another to deliver, obtain signatures, etc.

• Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss current status of projects and to maintain a consistent dialog and united focus
  5.Coordination of weekly and ad hoc research meetings and research deadlines.

• Coordinate research meetings under the guidance of a faculty member and coordinate with assigned secretarial support all related details, including obtaining equipment, making conference room reservations, and inviting appropriate speakers and collaborators

• Generate documents on computer, using word processing, spreadsheet, and other software to produce documents with at professional appearance and high degree of grammatical and spelling accuracy

• Coordinate and prepare a monthly protocol update for departmental review

• Communicate with appropriate individual(s) regarding upcoming deadlines, meetings, etc.
  6.Other duties as assigned.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree.

Education Preferred: Bachelor's in any science

Experience Required: Three years experience in area of research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.

Experience Preferred: Regulatory experience, working with faculty, analytical skills and excellent communication skills

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

sonj

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 125205

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• FLSA: exempt and eligible for additional compensation for hours worked beyond your usual schedule, paid at a time and a half rate

• Work Week: Evening/Night, Weekends

• Fund Type: Hard

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,800

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,500

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 76,200

Coordinator, Clinical Research Program - Thoracic/Head & Neck Med Oncology

Mission

While encompassing the overall mission of MD Anderson Cancer Center, the particular goals of the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology are to provide the highest quality of care to our patients and to advance the treatment and prevention of aerodigestive cancers through innovative clinical and laboratory research. Our investigations involve many of the most promising molecularly-targeted agents and combinations of agents currently known. We emphasize rigorous study conduct and impeccable study design, and many of our studies have been developed through cooperative group mechanisms. The Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology staff directly responsible for patient care is comprised of 18 physicians, 12 research nurses, two inpatient mid-level providers, and 12 outpatient mid-level providers. Our physician team includes twelve physicians who care only for thoracic medical oncology patients in the Thoracic Center, two head/neck and 5 medical oncologists who treat both lung cancer and head/neck cancer patients in those respective outpatient clinic areas.

Key Functions
1.Coordination, development, and administration of departmental investigator-initiated clinical research protocols and multidisciplinary clinical trials and assistance with other clinical research protocols.

• Coordinate the submission of new protocols, the revision of existing protocols, and edit informed consent forms to be protocol-specific.

• Maintain and improve the protocol reference file system as an effective means of maintaining, storing, retrieving, and accessing up-to-date protocols, correspondence, etc.

• Prepare and submit timely Serious Adverse Event reports to the IRB

• Supervise and assist with protocol annual review process and IND/IDE status reports by providing response and toxicity information on assigned protocols

• Assist clinical monitors to find study-related information

• Coordinate FDA submissions
  2.Coordination of regulatory correspondence on all departmental clinical research studies.

• Communicate verbally and in writing, as needed or as requested by study investigator, with internal reviewers (e.g., Surveillance Committee, IRB) or external agencies (e.g., pharmaceutical sponsors and/or governmental study sponsors, such as National Cancer Institute or Food and Drug Administration)

• Complete forms and comply with institutional, state, and/or federal regulations for study initiation, conduct, and termination

• Coordinate and send outgoing material and correspondence to institutional, state, and/or federal agencies

• Prepare reports for the sponsoring agency, as specified by reporting requirements (e.g., monthly, semiannually, and annually for NCI studies)

• Inform sponsors and collaborators of regulatory status of protocols at least monthly in formal departmental protocol review meetings

• Prepare for study monitoring and study audit visits. Assist with addressing and correcting findings from study monitoring and study audit visits.

• Receive, review and submit SUSARs/INDSRs according to Institution and Sponsor-specific reporting requirements (timelines and forms) independently.
  3.Utilization of technical writing ability to compose and abstract medical and scientific information for preparation of written correspondence, reports, and protocols under the direction of study investigators.

• Edit and/or write sections of protocols, grants, and reports as directed by study investigator(s) (e.g., preparing protocol abstracts, informed consent forms, and other sections as indicated).

• May be asked to review manuscripts before submission to publishing companies.

• Prepare specific protocol reports and analysis to assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grants.

• Provide summaries regarding the progress, goals, and objectives of clinical research studies for annual reports and/or final reports.
  4.Coordination of protocol submissions to meet institutional protocol deadlines and other departmental paperwork deadlines.

• Anticipate and meet deadlines for protocol processing

• Prompt staff to anticipate and meet deadlines for protocol processing

• May be required to physically hand carry paperwork through the institutional system for timely completion, which includes, but is not limited to, carrying grants and protocols from one office to another to deliver, obtain signatures, etc.

• Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss current status of projects and to maintain a consistent dialog and united focus
  5.Coordination of weekly and ad hoc research meetings and research deadlines.

• Coordinate research meetings under the guidance of a faculty member and coordinate with assigned secretarial support all related details, including obtaining equipment, making conference room reservations, and inviting appropriate speakers and collaborators

• Generate documents on computer, using word processing, spreadsheet, and other software to produce documents with at professional appearance and high degree of grammatical and spelling accuracy

• Coordinate and prepare a monthly protocol update for departmental review

• Communicate with appropriate individual(s) regarding upcoming deadlines, meetings, etc.
  6.Other duties as assigned.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree.

Education Preferred: Bachelor's in any science

Experience Required: Three years experience in area of research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.

Experience Preferred: Regulatory experience, working with faculty, analytical skills and excellent communication skills

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

sonj

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 125205

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• FLSA: exempt and eligible for additional compensation for hours worked beyond your usual schedule, paid at a time and a half rate

• Work Week: Evening/Night, Weekends

• Fund Type: Hard

• Pivotal Position: Yes

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,800

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,500

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 76,200

RN Oncology Nurse Navigator Position for Head, Neck & Lung

Full-time RN needed to facilitate the treatment plan and help to navigate the oncology patient from diagnosis through treatment to survivorship or end of life.

This is an Exempt (salaried) position. Hours are Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00-5:00.

• An oncology nurse navigator (ONN) is a professional Registered Nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers.

• Provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.

• In addition to facilitating timely complex coordination of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures, the navigator is responsible for identifying potential and realized barriers to care and facilitating referrals as appropriate to migrate barriers and expedite the plan of care.

• Assesses patients current health practices, identifies health problems, determines the degree of compliance and problems complying with the prescribed treatment plan, and documents this information in the patients chart.

• Analyzes data from patient interviews, chart reviews, and physical assessments to determine patient's nursing care needs including direct care, referral to other departments.

• Interacts with referring physicians for new and ongoing patient management.

• Will work with medical oncologist and various multidisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate timely complex coordination or appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures, referral both internal and externally.

• This Navigator position will predominately navigate patients with Head, Neck & Lung cancer.

Navigators must possess excellent verbal and written skills, strong organizational, prioritization skills, time management, strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomous and collaboratively with healthcare teams. Basic working knowledge of managed care, insurance coverage, procedures, and community resources preferred, but can be learned. Prior Epic experience helpful but not required.

The Navigator reports to the Nurse Manager responsible for the Oncology Nurse Navigation program.

This position qualifies for comprehensive benefit package including retirement, health, dental, vision, PTO and much more.

Requires graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing; BSN or higher in Nursing required. Attainment of Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) within two years of employment. Must maintain ONC credentials throughout employment.

Requires at least two years of nursing experience, including at least one year in the area of oncology specialization. Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.