OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 71 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Oncology Research LPN performs nursing duties for Clinical Trials Office such as patient preparation, sample collection, research, information gathering, patient follow-up, data collection, and medication administration.  This position works under the direction or supervision of an RN or Physician. 

Duties:

• Patient Preparation.  Prepares patient for examination by the physician to include but not limited to having charts ready and draping and positioning the patient on the exam table. 
• Sample Collection.  Collects samples from patients including blood, urine, etc.  Prepares samples for analysis or shipment.   
• Research.  Assists research team with complex procedures to include but not limited to PK/PD and study biopsies without RN supervision.    
• Information Gathering.  Takes and records various readings to include but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, and body temperature. Patient Follow Up.  Makes follow up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments.  Answers routine questions from patients, family, or legal guardian.   
• Data Collection.  Collects all laboratory reports, data, and records.   
• Medication Administration.  Under direction of physician or other medical personnel, administers medication to patients.   
• Patient Monitoring.  Monitor research patients for toxicity including grading and attribution as well as response assessment. 
• Clinical Coordination.  Coordinates all aspects of clinical care on study in collaboration with Research RN, physicians and other member of the study team. Patient Screening.  Assists researchers by recruiting patients, determining if they are suitable for the study, administering questionnaires, taking medical histories, and answering questions.  Screens, consents, and enrolls patients in complex and multi-modality treatment protocols.  
• Collaboration.  Inter-departmental collaboration with campus departments to schedule study procedures, including interventional radiology, ophthalmology, cardiology and surgery. 
• As Needed.  Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function.