Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute
About The Position
The Duke Cancer Institute’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinical Research Program is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator to support the successful execution of complex oncology clinical trials within the Oncology Clinical Research Unit (CRU). In this role, you will play a critical part in advancing cancer research by coordinating multiple studies involving investigational products while ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. In your day-to-day work, you will collaborate closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams to recruit, enroll, and manage study participants. You will help patients navigate clinical trial participation, provide education on study medications and procedures, and ensure safety through careful monitoring and documentation. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact cutting-edge oncology research while combining clinical nursing expertise with research operations, data management, and leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program
- Current RN licensure in North Carolina (or compact state)
- BLS certification required
- Twelve months of appropriate clinical nursing experience
- Ability to maintain compliance with hospital and unit-specific training competencies and NCBON requirements
- Ability to maintain required certifications and training for clinical research and nursing practice
- Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and ethical requirements in clinical research
- Participation in ongoing continuing education and professional development
Nice To Haves
- Oncology nursing experience
- Clinical research experience, particularly in oncology trials
- Experience working with investigational products and clinical trial protocols
- Nurses without a BSN are encouraged to enroll within two years and complete within seven years (exception applies to hires before September 1, 2016)
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate complex oncology clinical trials, including study feasibility, recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies
- Recruit, screen, consent, and manage study participants, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements and patient-centered care
- Conduct and document study visits, including clinical assessments, adverse event monitoring, and patient education on study medications and side effects
- Administer medications and chemotherapy, review laboratory results, and provide clinical interventions as guided by the Principal Investigator
- Maintain study compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and protocol standards, including accurate documentation in regulatory binders and systems of record
- Record and report adverse events (AE) and ensure timely escalation of study and patient care issues
- Coordinate study startup, site initiation, and closeout activities, and assist with development of new clinical research studies
- Manage study documentation and regulatory processes, including Delegation of Authority Logs, COI disclosures, DSMPs, and RDSPs
- Collaborate with financial teams to monitor study milestones, assist with budgets, track study payments, and support study closeout processes
- Serve as a primary liaison between sponsors, PIs, and study teams, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication
- Enter and manage clinical trial data in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies while maintaining data security and compliance standards
- Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, serving as an expert resource and supporting team development and project completion
- Participate in committees, task forces, and professional development activities, including scientific presentations and publications
- Ensure ethical conduct of research, educating participants and staff on distinctions between clinical care and research, including risks and benefits of participation
- Follow all SOPs, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements governing clinical research activities
- Ambulatory medication administration
- Adult chemotherapy administration
- Medication management and patient education
- Review and interpret clinical laboratory results
- Basic dysrhythmia review
- Assess patients for adverse events and compliance, and implement appropriate interventions
- Collaborate effectively with the clinical care team
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
