Research Nurse

Sarah Cannon Research Institute • Nashville, TN

18d

About The Position

As a Clinic Research Nurse at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), the primary responsibility is to follow study subjects, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while they are on study. The role protects study patients through timely adherence to protocol requirements and compliance, and uses the protocol as the tool for screening, treating, and following patients.

The nurse ensures patient documentation is completed at each clinic visit during screening, verifies medications are approved by the registrar before treatment begins or medication regimens change, and accurately calculates and documents required measures and conversions. The nurse also ensures follow-up appointments, scans, and related procedures are scheduled according to protocol and informs and documents appropriate SCRI and clinic personnel when a patient comes off study.

SCRI is a community-based oncology research organization and a subsidiary of McKesson. Its mission is to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients through clinical excellence and research.

Requirements

• Associate degree; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• RN license.
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology.
• Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Knowledge of clinical research processes.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of oncology experience.
• At least one year of experience in a research setting.
• Research certification (ACRP or CCRP).

Responsibilities

• Follow study subjects and ensure protocol compliance and close monitoring while they are on study.
• Protect study patients through timely adherence to protocol requirements and compliance.
• Use the protocol to screen, treat, and follow patients.
• Ensure patient documentation is completed at each clinic visit while the patient is in screening.
• Ensure medications are approved by the registrar before initiating treatment or changing medication regimens, including crossover studies.
• Accurately calculate and document BSA, creatinine clearance, urine protein-to-creatinine ratio, and other conversions required by protocol.
• Ensure follow-up appointments, scans, and related procedures are scheduled according to protocol requirements.
• Inform and document appropriate SCRI and clinic personnel when a patient comes off study.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Competitive compensation package; an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may also be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree