Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Cancer Center

University of Kansas Medical Center; Texas; On-site; USD 70,200 - 105,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement program with employer contribution

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is hiring a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator for the Cancer Center. This role includes managing clinical trials, monitoring participant progress, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have at least two years of related experience, along with a valid RN license. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).
• Must have RN license upon hire and throughout duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical research studies and monitor participant progress.
• Document adverse events and participate in quality assurance audits.
• Recruit and educate potential patients for clinical trials.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN-BSN)

Job description

Department: SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials — Clinical Research Position Title: Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator — Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator in the Cancer Center manages clinical research studies by coordinating and participating in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. This role monitors participant progress, including documenting and reporting adverse events, and participates in periodic quality assurance audits of study protocols. The position provides professional nursing care and patient monitoring for clinical trials and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research personnel, and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and support participants throughout the clinical study coordination process. The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) mission is to discover novel therapies and treatments for oncology patients. We are the region’s only National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting‑edge clinical trials and world‑class research.

Job Duties

• Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders, institutional SOPs, and state licensure scope of practice.
• Assure that all professional nursing care provided is conducted in accordance with all KUMC and other regulatory requirements and is in accordance with the scope of practice for the nursing license held.
• Recruit, educate potential patients for and evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials seeking guidance from the Clinical Research Supervisor.
• Assist clinical staff with maintaining source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials.
• Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.
• Perform study procedures, as outlined in the protocol and within state and institutional scope of practice.
• Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained.
• Track study expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies, and study participants.
• Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews, and audits.
• Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.
• Support sample collection, processing, handling and shipping as outlined in the protocol, department expectations, and within institutional/KUMC policy.
• Coordinate study participant visit activities, including scheduling procedures, communicating with participants.
• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria, and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA CFR.

Work Environment

This role will be fully on‑site.

Required Qualifications

• Work Experience: 2 years of related work experience. Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPPA).
• Experience with statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must have RN license upon hire and throughout duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN‑BSN).
• Work Experience: Oncology research experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).
• Healthcare certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of employment.
• Skills: Communication, presentation skills, organization, multitasking, interpersonal skills, time management.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Salary

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

• Minimum: $70,200.00
• Midpoint: $87,700.00
• Maximum: $105,300.00

Mission

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment.