Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute
About The Position
The Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator to join our Hematologic Malignancies and Cell Therapy (HMCT) Clinical Research Teams (CRT). In this role, you will lead and support complex oncology clinical trials, including investigational products, while working at the forefront of innovation in inpatient cancer care. You will play a critical role in coordinating and managing clinical research studies on the HMCT inpatient floors at Duke Cancer Center, supporting the Leukemia/MPN team and collaborating with the Bone Marrow Transplant/Cell Therapy (BMT-CART) CRT. Your work will directly impact patient outcomes by ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of cutting-edge clinical trials. Daily, you will coordinate participant care and study activities, manage study protocols and data, collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, and apply your clinical expertise as a licensed RN within a research setting. You’ll also help improve processes, support sponsor audits, and contribute to advancing research operations across the unit.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited BSN, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program
- Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina
- BLS certification required
- Minimum one year (12 months) of clinical nursing experience
- Ability to meet and maintain hospital and unit-specific training competencies
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications
- Ability to manage and document clinical research data in compliance with regulatory standards
- Must maintain active RN status with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Nice To Haves
- Oncology nursing experience
- Clinical research experience in oncology or inpatient settings
- Familiarity with clinical trials, including study design and protocol execution
- Experience working with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex research studies
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate clinical research operations by managing participant schedules, study visits, and protocol activities using clinical research management systems and the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Manage complex oncology trials including interventional and therapeutic studies, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and study protocols
- Serve as the primary liaison between clinical staff, principal investigators, sponsors, and research teams, ensuring clear and timely communication
- Oversee study and site management activities, including regulatory documentation, audit readiness, supply management, and study closeout processes
- Perform RN clinical responsibilities within scope of practice, including medication administration, chemotherapy administration, and patient monitoring in an inpatient research setting
- Support data accuracy and integrity
- Train staff
- Develop SOPs
- Screen and enroll participants
- Manage specimens
- Contribute to continuous process improvement across the research unit
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- Generous retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
