Research Nurse

Tennessee Oncology•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of medical care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and other diseases. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology’s mission and vision. This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, urology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of independent physicians and the patients they serve. As the Research Nurse for Tennessee Oncology Greco Hainsworth Center for Research, you will play a critical role in advancing oncology research by ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials. You will be responsible for screening, enrolling, documenting, and monitoring study subjects, ensuring strict protocol compliance and delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

An associate degree in nursing, preferably a bachelor’s degree
RN License
2 years of nursing experience required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of oncology experience preferred
At least one year of experience in a research setting is preferred.
Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of medical and research terminology
Knowledge of the FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP
Knowledge of the clinical research processes

Responsibilities

Enroll patients in clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of eligible participants according to protocol requirements.
Provide thorough education about study requirements and expectations.
Complete and document the informed consent process accurately, ensuring all parties sign and date as required, including obtaining HIPAA Authorization.
Obtains and maintains informed consent of each patient for the duration of a study.
Review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with the physician and the patient.
Complete and submit on-study forms within required timelines.
Maintain accurate and detailed source documentation, including study visits findings, and outcomes.
Screen all new patients or patients returning to the office with scan results and document appropriately on patient tracking logs.
Monitor subjects throughout the study, ensuring protocol compliance and patient safety.
Ensure that all medications are approved before initiating treatment or changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.
Dispense oral investigational products to study participants and provide guidance to ensure compliance with medication regimens.
Accurately calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and any other calculations or conversions required per protocol.
Ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or related procedures are scheduled correctly per protocol requirements.
Record and report adverse events according to study protocols and regulatory requirements.
Document appropriately when patients are removed from the protocol.
Ensure reconsent of patients at the next scheduled visit, following the availability of the updated ICF, and document the process appropriately.
Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
Maintains medication inventory and reconciliation.
Collaborate with the clinical research team to ensure the timely completion of study-related tasks and reporting.
Liaison between study participants, investigators, and the research team to address questions and concerns.
Float to other research Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed.