Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$64,966 - $104,996•Onsite

About The Position

The Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator to join our Breast Clinical Research Program (BRST). In this role, you will combine your clinical nursing expertise with leadership in oncology research to support innovative clinical trials that directly impact patient care. You will play a key role in coordinating complex breast and gynecologic oncology studies, supporting patients through every phase of participation, and collaborating closely with investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams across Duke Health. If you are passionate about oncology nursing, thrive in a research-driven environment, and want to contribute to advancing cancer care, this role offers meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized academic medical center.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program
BLS certification
Minimum of 12 months of clinical nursing experience
Current or compact Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of North Carolina
Ability to use computing software and web-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, electronic systems)
Must maintain active RN status with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON)
Must maintain compliance with hospital-, unit-, and research-specific training and competency requirements

Nice To Haves

Oncology nursing experience
Clinical research or clinical trials experience
Experience working with investigational products, chemotherapy administration, or ambulatory care

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage oncology clinical trials by supporting study start-up, recruitment, screening, consent, enrollment, and long-term follow-up for breast and gynecologic oncology studies, including Phase I–III trials.
Provide direct clinical nursing care to adult research participants, including ambulatory medication administration, chemotherapy administration, IV insertion and maintenance, laboratory review, and ongoing patient assessment for adverse events and protocol compliance.
Ensure regulatory and study compliance by maintaining study documentation, regulatory binders, delegation of authority logs, adverse event reporting, and institutional and sponsor requirements.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with Principal Investigators, sponsors, monitors, and multidisciplinary study teams while serving as the primary liaison for assigned studies.
Demonstrate leadership within the research team by mentoring colleagues, contributing to team meetings and committees, supporting professional development, and serving as an expert resource in clinical research operations.