Research Nurse

OneOncology, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Oncology Greco Hainsworth Center for Research in Nashville seeks a Research Nurse to support oncology clinical trials. You will screen, enroll, document, and monitor study subjects, ensuring protocol compliance and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include obtaining informed consent, educating participants, recording data, and coordinating with investigators to ensure timely trial completion.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology.
• Knowledge of the FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes.

Responsibilities

• Screen, enroll, document, and monitor study subjects per protocol.
• Educate participants about study requirements and procedures.
• Obtain and document informed consent with HIPAA authorization.
• Review study design and eligibility with physicians and patients.
• Maintain source documents and report adverse events per protocol.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independently able to work

Medical terminology

FDA CFR & GCP knowledge

Clinical research processes

Education

Associate degree in nursing

RN License

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Research Nurse### Research NurseApply: TNO - Nashville Research | Nashville, TN: Full time: Posted Today: R-0000026393Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.**Job Description:**As the Research Nurse for Tennessee Oncology Greco Hainsworth Center for Research, you will play a critical role in advancing oncology research by ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials. You will be responsible for screening, enrolling, documenting, and monitoring study subjects, ensuring strict protocol compliance and delivering exceptional patient care.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**· Enroll patients in clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of eligible participants according to protocol requirements.· Provide thorough education about study requirements and expectations.· Complete and document the informed consent process accurately, ensuring all parties sign and date as required, including obtaining HIPAA Authorization.* Obtains and maintains informed consent of each patient for the duration of a study.· Review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with the physician and the patient.· Complete and submit on-study forms within required timelines.· Maintain accurate and detailed source documentation, including study visits findings, and outcomes.· Screen all new patients or patients returning to the office with scan results and document appropriately on patient tracking logs.· Monitor subjects throughout the study, ensuring protocol compliance and patient safety.· Ensure that all medications are approved before initiating treatment or changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.· Dispense oral investigational products to study participants and provide guidance to ensure compliance with medication regimens.· Accurately calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and any other calculations or conversions required per protocol.· Ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or related procedures are scheduled correctly per protocol requirements.· Record and report adverse events according to study protocols and regulatory requirements.· Document appropriately when patients are removed from the protocol.· Ensure reconsent of patients at the next scheduled visit, following the availability of the updated ICF, and document the process appropriately.* Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.· Maintains medication inventory and reconciliation.· Collaborate with the clinical research team to ensure the timely completion of study-related tasks and reporting.· Liaison between study participants, investigators, and the research team to address questions and concerns.· Float to other research Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:**· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.· Knowledge of medical and research terminology· Knowledge of the FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP· Knowledge of the clinical research processes**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**· An associate degree in nursing, preferably a bachelor’s degree· RN License· 2 years of nursing experience required.· At least one year of oncology experience preferred· At least one year of experience in a research setting is preferred.· Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:****Job Title:****Physical Activity Required****Amount of time****None****Less than 1/3 (Occasionally)****1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)****More than 2/3 (Regularly)**Standing XWalkingXSittingXFingering or manual dexterityXRepetitive finger motion XLifting or exerting force Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds Over 100 poundsReaching or stretching XClimbing or balancingXCrouching or stooping XSpeaking XHearing XSeeing (with correction) X