Research Nurse Blood Cancer

McKesson’s Corporate; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Austin, TX seeks a Research Nurse for Blood Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant to screen, enroll, and follow study subjects while ensuring protocol compliance. You will collect data, document adverse events, review inclusion/exclusion criteria with physicians and patients, obtain informed consent, and manage on-study forms in a fast-paced oncology research environment.

Oncology experience and knowledge of GCP/FDA CFR are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical and research terminology.
• Knowledge of FDA CFR and GCP.
• Experience in clinical research processes.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen, enroll and follow study subjects per protocol.
• Collect data and document adverse events.
• Obtain informed consent and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Complete on-study forms within required timelines.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clinical research processes

GCP knowledge

FDA CFR knowledge

Education

Associate degree in nursing

RN license

Tools

ACRP/CCRP certification

Job description

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe.

We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day. Our Mission People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make.

Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

• As the Research Nurse for Blood Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant your primary responsibility is to screen, enroll and follow study subjects, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while the subjects are on study.
• You are responsible for all data collection, source documentation, and recording of adverse events.
• You will be enrolling patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of eligible participants according to protocol requirements.
• You will review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient.
• You will ensure the protection of study patients by verifying informed consent procedures and adhering to protocol requirements.
• You will use the protocol as the only tool to screen, treat, and follow patients.
• You will complete and document screening/eligibility accurately.
• You will complete and document the informed consent process accurately and has all parties sign/date as required, including HIPAA Authorization.
• You will accurately complete and submit on-study forms within two weeks of enrollment.
• You will ensure that patient documentation is completed at each clinic visit while in screening.
• You will ensures that all medications are approved prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.
• You will accurately calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and any other calculations or conversions required per protocol.
• You will ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements.
• You will document appropriately when patients are removed from protocol.
• You will ensure reconsent of patients at the next scheduled visit, following availability of updated ICF, and documents process appropriately

• An Associate Degree; preferably a Bachelor’s Degree RN License
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology
• Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP
• Knowledge of the clinical research processes
• At least on year of oncology experience, preferably hematology and/or transplant.
• At least one year of experience in a research setting preferred
• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S.

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We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people.