Clinical Research Nurse - Oncology

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Nurse organizes and coordinates care for patients enrolled in clinical research protocols at the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role evaluates patient eligibility, registers inpatients and outpatients, monitors care, and ensures appropriate follow-up. It does not involve direct bedside care. The nurse manages protocols, including clinically complex studies, supports protocol compliance, collects and enters research data, and acts as a patient advocate by educating patients and addressing their questions.

This posting may be used to fill multiple Clinical Research Nurse opportunities across the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Work locations may include the OSU Main Medical Campus, James Outpatient Care, The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, and the Mill Run Gynecologic Oncology Clinic. Employees may need to travel between locations within the greater Columbus region and support studies at multiple sites according to operational needs.

This is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week on a consistent Monday-through-Friday first shift. The Clinical Trials Office supports professional development, including guidance and resources for SoCRA or ACRP certification, career advancement opportunities in clinical research operations and regulatory affairs, access to OSU’s Master of Clinical Research degree program with fully paid tuition assistance, and the opportunity to apply to the year-long OSUCCC Professional Clinical Research Training Academy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, an allied medical profession, or another health care field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current State of Ohio nursing license or other relevant board license or interim permit in the appropriate field.
• Considerable experience providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical research certification from SoCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) or ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals).
• Considerable experience conducting clinical research trials.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient responses and complications.
• Develop and revise patient care orders.
• Educate and direct physicians and staff nurses regarding protocol compliance.
• Assist in developing tools to meet the requirements of new protocols.
• Manage protocols with increased clinical complexity, including translational investigator-initiated research and multicenter trials.
• Collect and enter data for all patients enrolled on a protocol.
• Participate in analyzing research data.
• Communicate with outside federal or industry sponsors regarding protocol and patient status.
• Assess patient reactions to modifications or treatments that are part of a protocol.
• Advocate for patients by educating them about protocols and responding to their questions.
• Work with patients to support adherence to protocols.
• Serve as a clinical resource for other Clinical Trials Office disease team members.

Benefits

• Fully paid tuition assistance program.
• Guidance and resources for employees interested in pursuing SoCRA or ACRP certification.
• Opportunities for career advancement within clinical research operations and regulatory affairs.
• Opportunity to pursue a Master of Clinical Research degree through the College of Nursing.
• Opportunity to apply to and participate in the OSUCCC Professional Clinical Research Training Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level