Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Requirements include a nursing degree with an active Georgia RN license, BLS certification, and 2 years of oncology or clinical research experience; or an associate degree with six years' experience.

This full-time role includes benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• RN license in Georgia with active certification.
• BLS/BCLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in oncology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement oncology protocols and procedures.
• Screen and enroll eligible participants and obtain informed consent.
• Schedule visits, collect specimens, and ensure proper data entry.
• Monitor patient safety and report adverse events per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and assist with IRB submissions.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and clinical staff.

Skills

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Blood draws

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

OnCore

Job description

Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

Job ID: 301277

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood drawing and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials
  Review study protocols, primary diseasecategory, and investigational drug information. Be familiar with all study requirements. Communicate and help with facilitating standard of care and/or study procedures (ice, radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.) Set up studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies. May need to work with various departments to submit Beacon Treatment plan requests for Epic.
• Recruitments of Subjects
  Familiarity with inclusion/exclusion criteria; Prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators; Prepare any advertisements for institutional approval; Prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual; Become the liaison between sources of referral (i.e. clinical staff, community groups and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator; Screen patients for inclusion/exclusion criteria; Verify informed consent procedures.
• Conduct of Study
  Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures; Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and AU requirements' Obtain laboratory samples; Obtain vital signs, perform ECGs when required and assist physician with physical examinations; Conduct Good Clinical Practices.
• Medical Management
  Assess patient's general health; Accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB; Notify Principal Investigator of patient's condition; Provide assistance to Principal Investigators for management of adverse events; Schedule any required follow-up procedures for resolution of adverse events.
• Study Documentation & CRF Completion
  Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents; Ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures/tests and study information; Accurately complete source documents; Work with data coordinators to accurately complete case report forms and other data entry in a timely manner; Enter patient information into OnCore.
• Reports & Financial Documentation
  Complete all reports, including the annual study continuation report required by IRB; prepare forms and submit Investigational New Drug (IND) Safety Reports to the IRB
• Other Duties
  Perform all other related duties/tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of two years of clinical experience in a specialized area; Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

OR

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of six years of clinical experience in a specialized area; Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health-related field or life sciences with ten years' experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility; Oncology Nurse Certification; Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry-sponsored projects and investigator-initiated studies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Flexible and well-organized
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to set priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Must be experienced in performing blood draws, preparing specimens, and familiar with medical terminology

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: B13

Salary Range: $68,500/annually - $87,300/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 7/21/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success".

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.