Research Nurse - Investigational Cancer Therapeutics

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

446d • $70,500 - $116,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Nurse position at MD Anderson Cancer Center focuses on providing clinical evaluation, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of patients enrolled in research protocols. This role serves as a key point of contact regarding the status and progress of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to institutional policies and the Nurse Practice Act of Texas.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• One year of registered nursing experience.
• Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Research Nurse experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities related to initiation and conduct of clinical trials.
• Work with staff in Patient Business Services to develop research charge tickets for protocols.
• Interact with clinic staff to ensure appropriate use of research charge tickets and accurate billing.
• Screen patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and/or medical record review.
• Instruct co-workers in procedures for recording patient information and maintain data for audits.
• Participate in protocol-specific clinical tasks, providing nursing assessment and managing toxicities or adverse events.
• Identify and provide patient and family education regarding treatment management and follow-up in clinical trials.
• Administer investigational medications and order protocol-related tests as necessary.
• Assist the primary investigator in data collection and evaluation, entering protocol-related data into databases or case report forms.
• Evaluate treatment responses and report toxicities and adverse drug reactions to the principal investigator and study sponsor.
• Provide education to professional and ancillary staff concerning protocols and act as a liaison with sponsor institutions and pharmaceutical companies.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external referring physicians regarding protocol eligibility and availability.
• Maintain professional expertise through educational programs and attend relevant meetings and conferences.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree