Research Nurse

OneOncology•Nashville, TN

10d

About The Position

As a Research Nurse for Tennessee Oncology Greco Hainsworth Center for Research, you will help advance oncology research by supporting the successful execution of clinical trials. The role involves screening, enrolling, documenting, and monitoring study participants, ensuring strict protocol compliance, and providing exceptional patient care. The nurse educates participants about study requirements and medication use, maintains accurate study records, and coordinates study-related care with patients, investigators, and the clinical research team. The position may require floating to other Tennessee Oncology research clinics as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Active RN license.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
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 1 year of oncology experience.
At least 1 year of experience in a research setting.
Research certification (ACRP or CCRP).
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, enroll, treat, and follow up with eligible clinical trial participants according to protocol requirements.
Educate patients about study requirements, expectations, medication dosage and administration, and disease treatment.
Complete and document informed consent accurately, including obtaining HIPAA Authorization, and maintain consent throughout the study.
Review study design and inclusion and exclusion criteria with physicians and patients.
Complete and submit on-study forms within required timelines.
Maintain accurate source documentation of study visits, findings, and outcomes.
Screen new and returning patients with scan results and document findings on patient tracking logs.
Monitor study participants for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Ensure medications are approved before treatment is initiated or medication regimens are changed.
Dispense oral investigational products and guide participants on medication-regimen compliance.
Calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and other protocol-required calculations or conversions.
Ensure follow-up appointments, scans, and related procedures are scheduled according to protocol requirements.
Record and report adverse events according to study protocols and regulatory requirements.
Document when patients are removed from a protocol.
Obtain and document patient reconsent at the next scheduled visit when an updated ICF becomes available.
Maintain medication inventory and reconciliation.
Collaborate with the clinical research team to complete study-related tasks and reporting on time.
Serve as a liaison among study participants, investigators, and the research team to address questions and concerns.
Float to other Tennessee Oncology research clinics as needed.