Clinical Trials Nurse Navigator

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center seeks a Clinical Trials Nurse Navigator to guide cancer patients through trial options and coordinate their initial UWCCC care. The navigator will work with patients and families, UW Health, and clinicians to educate and facilitate access to trials.

Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills are essential, with experience in oncology nursing and clinical research preferred. Remote work with initial in-person training is available.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required by the start date of the position.
• Previous experience in oncology nursing required.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments.
• Serves as main point of contact and liaison to project participants, investigators, research sponsors, and the research team delivering study information in accordance with established research project standards and protocols.
• Actively search for clinical trial options for cancer patients.
• May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students.
• Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants.

Skills

RN license

Oncology nursing

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Research Nurse

Job Summary:

The Clinical Trials Nurse Navigator position will be responsible for clinical trials navigation and education for the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) Clinical Trials Patient Navigation team. The primary responsibility is finding cancer clinical trial options for patients and helping patients to understand clinical trials. The navigator may be the first point of contact a patient has with UWCCC and will help coordinate their initial care at UWCCC for a clinical trial. In doing so, the incumbent will work directly with patients and their families & caregivers, UW Health (UWH) and referring providers, clinic staff, UWH Cancer Connect, and UWCCC clinical trials staff. Strong coordination, communication, organizational, and customer service skills are required to work effectively in the role. The incumbent will become familiar with and maintain knowledge of operations, procedures and policies related to UWCCC clinical trials, UWCCC/UWH Oncology clinics, and related services. Work experience should demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent teamwork, dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with compassionate and constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, and must promote and create collegial environments that value accountability.

• It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. Some in person training required at the beginning.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

• This position is full or part-time, 80% - 100% (Less that full-time requires 5 days per week)

Why join us?

• Be part of an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, working with leaders in oncology research.

• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment, with no routine on-site work requirements.

• No nights or weekends required—supporting your work-life balance.

• Help patients access cutting-edge therapies and play a role in advancing the future of cancer care, where patients often have limited treatment options and access to groundbreaking therapies.

• Grow your research career in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for skill development and advancement.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments

• Serves as main point of contact and liaison to project participants, investigators, research sponsors, and the research team delivering study information in accordance with established research project standards and protocols

• Actively search for clinical trial options for cancer patients.

• May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students

• Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Carbone Cancer Center

Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new patient treatments. UWCCC builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $75,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.

• SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License required by the start date of the position.
• Previous experience in oncology nursing required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in clinical research preferred

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Contact Information:

Devonne Tucker, [e-mail]

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