Clinical Trials Infusion RN Liaison: Oncology Research

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 205,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a CTI RN Liaison to bridge clinical research with infusion operations across MCC, MOP, ECC, and KOP Infusion Services. You will oversee treatment plan reviews, staff education, and study activation while coordinating with CTO, IDS Pharmacy, CRCs, and physicians.

The role supports standardized workflows, staffing/resource planning, and successful implementation of new trials to sustain growth in accruals and treatment volume.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate degree with clinical experience.
• RN license issued by the state of California.
• BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum of two years of oncology and/or infusion nursing experience.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial/research processes, including treatment plan review against study protocols.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy provider card, or must obtain within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to educate and serve as a resource to nursing staff and CRCs.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly identify issues and apply effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly across research and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the daily list of CTI patients and ensures adequate time is allotted to complete long infusions.
• Reviews CTI charts, consistent with the liaison role.
• Reviews CTI treatment plans against the study protocol prior to the physician signing orders.
• Reviews protocols with Principal Investigators prior to trial initiation.
• Streamlines source documents.
• Provides new trial education for CTI RNs.
• Reviews Serious Adverse Events and IReports in real time and discusses findings with the treatment team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Clinical trial knowledge

Oncology/Infusion nursing experience

Education

Diploma or Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a CTI RN Liaison to bridge clinical research with infusion operations across MCC, MOP, ECC, and KOP Infusion Services. You will oversee treatment plan reviews, staff education, and study activation while coordinating with CTO, IDS Pharmacy, CRCs, and physicians.

The role supports standardized workflows, staffing/resource planning, and successful implementation of new trials to sustain growth in accruals and treatment volume.