Advanced Practice Provider - Research
About The Position
Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our office located in Norfolk. The Clinical Trials Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate/Assistant (PA)- is an integrated member of the Clinical Research Care team within our outpatient oncology practice/research site. This role supports the clinical execution of oncology clinical trials, helping advance innovative cancer research and expand patient access to clinical trial opportunities across a diverse network of care settings. It is the expectation that the APP operate work collaboratively with investigators, research staff, and multidisciplinary care teams to support patient screening, informed consent, enrollment, treatment, safety monitoring, and ongoing clinical trial care, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and Good Clinical Practice.
Requirements
- Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program for nursing education and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program or successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- RN State License and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state, along with current state certification of Nurse Practitioner or current state license as a Physician Assistant
- DEA and NPI registration (as applicable)
- Familiarity with IRB/IEC processes and GCP
- Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced research environment
- Proficiency with EMR systems and standard office software
- Must be willing to travel to the various practice locations
Nice To Haves
- Current BLS and CPR/ACLS certification preferred
- Two years post Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in oncology clinical trials preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, protocol‑driven clinical care to patients participating in oncology clinical trials.
- Perform prescreening assessments using protocol‑defined criteria, EMR review, and available clinical data to identify and prioritize potential clinical trial candidates in collaboration with investigators and research staff.
- Conduct patient screening and collaborate with investigators to confirm eligibility based on protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Obtain informed consent, ensuring patient comprehension and voluntary participation in accordance with regulatory and IRB/IEC requirements.
- Perform clinical assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, and prescribe medications (including investigational agents, as permitted).
- Monitor and manage adverse events, ensuring appropriate documentation and timely reporting.
- Educate patients and families regarding clinical trial participation, procedures, risks, benefits, and follow‑up care.
- Document clinical findings and trial‑related activities in the EMR and applicable research systems.
- Participate in study initiation visits, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
- Serve as a clinical liaison between investigators, research coordinators, sponsors, and clinical departments.
- Support multiple concurrent clinical trials while maintaining protocol compliance and patient safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
