Oncology Research & Clinical Trials Navigator Nurse

Beaufort Memorial Hospital; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is seeking an Oncology Research & Navigation Nurse to coordinate patient access to care and manage clinical research activities within the Cancer Center. The nurse will recruit and enroll study subjects and maintain critical study documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Collaboration with MUSC Research Staff will be essential, along with educating patients, families, and staff on care issues.

Qualifications

• Oncology experience and clinical research navigation background desired.
• RN license in South Carolina required, BLS certification required before shift.
• Oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient access to care and manage clinical research study activities.
• Recruitment and enrollment of study subjects and ensure study documentation.
• Liaise with MUSC Research Staff and educate patients and families on care issues.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical research

Nurse navigation

Education

BSN preferred

Current SC RN license

Job description

Oncology Research & Clinical Trials Navigator Nurse

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Req Number NUR-26-00246

Position Oncology Research & Navigation Nurse- Cancer Center

Location Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Description

The primary purpose of the oncology research and navigation nurse is to coordinate patient access to care including, but not limited to clinical research studies. The Research nurse is responsible for all activities involving the recruitment and enrollment of study subjects, and managing the critical study documentation and data collection. This responsibility includes adherence to all federal, state and Institutional Review Board clinical trial regulations and policies.

The research nurse reports to the Director of Oncology Services and will serve as a liaison to the Medical University of South Carolina Research Staff.

As a nurse navigator, the registered nurse will utilize nursing skills to evaluate and report to the physician and other healthcare professionals any physical, and/or psychosocial problems and special needs of the cancer patient. Educate patients, families and staff on patient care issues.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Ability to obtain a South Carolina License. BSN preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years of oncology, clinical research, and/or navigation experience preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current South Carolina RN license.
• BLS certification required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association).
• Oncology certification preferred.

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.