Job Description Summary
A Nursing Specialist with experience working with head and neck cancer survivors is needed to oversee the delivery of care plans for a cancer survivorship research study at the Hollings Cancer Center entitled “A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Survivorship Needs Assessment Planning Tool for Head and Neck Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads“. The Nursing Specialist will work with researchers, survivors and families in the clinical setting and assist in delivering care plans and making referrals for patients and caregivers as part of the intervention. This research is funded by the National Cancer Institute.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
Research GrantCost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University-07
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
4Work Shift
Job Description
Purpose
A Nursing Specialist with experience working with head and neck cancer survivors is needed to oversee the delivery of care plans for a cancer survivorship research study at the Hollings Cancer Center entitled “A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Survivorship Needs Assessment Planning Tool for Head and Neck Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads“. The Nursing Specialist will work with researchers, survivors and families in the clinical setting and assist in delivering care plans and making referrals for patients and caregivers as part of the intervention. This research is funded by the National Cancer Institute.
Job Duties
35% Lead delivery of survivorship care plans for patients and caregivers using in-person intervention sessions with discussion about recovery guided by self-management principles and goal-setting techniques.
25% Collaborate with members of the research team in developing and refining protocols and strategies for effective delivery of survivorship care plans for head and neck cancer survivors and their family caregivers.
20% Make and track recommended referrals.
10% Complete measures of patient and caregiver engagement and preparedness to evaluate sessions.
10% Support survivor and caregiver recruitment in the clinic; introduce study to potential participants and answer questions.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one year related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Some positions require a valid driver's license. Requires certification in Basic Life Support prior to the completion of general orientation. Some positions require certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 350 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 350 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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