Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 1 - Phase 1 Oncology

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

Inova Health System seeks a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 1 – Phase 1 Oncology at Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East. This full-time role supports patient education, study procedures, and safety monitoring in early-phase oncology trials.

You will perform nursing duties, administer investigational medications under supervision, and document data per ALCOA-C and GCP while collaborating with investigators to ensure protocol compliance. VA RN licensure and BSN/AD are required.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association).
• RN eligible to practice in Virginia.
• BSN or ADN required; plan to complete BSN within 24 months if RN has ADN.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine side effects and notifies investigators.
• Performs nursing duties relevant to credentials and study needs.
• Identifies and explains key protocol elements and performs study tasks under direct supervision.
• Documents data according to ALCOA-C principles and ensures subject safety per GCP requirements.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Registered Nurse

Clinical research

Oncology experience

Education

BSN or ADN

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 1 - Phase 1 Oncology

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Job Description

Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 1 – Phase 1 Oncology to join the team. This role will be full-time, Monday-Friday, regular business hours

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Work/Life Balance:offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules.

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 1 – Phase 1 Oncology Job Responsibilities:

• Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Delineates and defines the physiological status of the patient; assesses the educational, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient/significant other/family.
• Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine the presence of side effects; notifies treating investigator of findings/issues.
• Performs nursing duties as assigned and relevant to credentials and research study needs
• Identifies and explains key protocol elements; performs study tasks under direct supervision.
• Explains basic elements of subject safety including the reasoning behind the required use of an Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee, study activity documentation, and event reporting requirements. Demonstrates subject protection under direct supervision.
• Explains the investigational products development process and identify key regulations to control these processes.
• Explains and performs study operational activities in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and non-GCP related study management activities.
• Explains how to document data according to ALCOA-C (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete) principles.
• Explains the importance of professional conduct and describe leadership principles that impact the effective operation of an investigative site.
• Explains the variety of communication channels, roles and relationship and outlets for study results that impact the conduct of clinical research.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; Must be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in VA

Experience: One (1) year of research training and/or protocol implementation.

Education: BSN or AD. If RN has an AD, within six months from date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 24 months of start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: research as a Registered Nurse; strong clinical background in oncology

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 690494
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 10/01/2026, 04:00 AM
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East