Research Nurse Blood Cancer

McKesson; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), part of McKesson, seeks a Research Nurse to lead day-to-day research operations in oncology trials. You will mentor nurses, monitor enrollment, and ensure protocol compliance across study activities.

Required RN license and 3+ years in oncology research (5+ preferred); CPRP/CCRP or similar certification preferred. Competitive benefits and Total Rewards aligned with McKesson's offerings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in nursing; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology.
• Familiarity with FDA CFR and GCP guidelines.
• Understanding of clinical research processes.
• Oncology experience: 3+ years, 5+ preferred.
• Blood cancer experience preferred.
• Experience in a research setting 1+ year preferred.
• Research certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, educate, and train nurses in research protocols.
• Problem-solve and triage clinical issues for trials.
• Monitor patient enrollment and study progress.
• Develop action plans to increase patient accrual.
• Meet with physicians and Research Nurse Manager to review performance.
• Support enrollment of patients onto clinical trials per protocol.
• Ensure protection of study patients and protocol compliance.
• Review study design, inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient.
• Document informed consent accurately and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Record and report follow-up data and SAE submissions timely.
• Complete data queries with source documentation within timelines.
• Document patient interactions during protocol participation.

Skills

Medical terminology

FDA CFR & GCP

Clinical research processes

Mentor nurses

Education

Associate degree

RN License

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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 you are responsible for the day-to-day research nurse operations.

• You will mentor, educate and train nurses.
• You will problem-solve and triage clinical issues.
• You will monitor patient enrollment.
• You will identify opportunities and develop action plans as necessary to increase patient accrual.
• You will meet regularly and as needed with physicians and Research Nurse Manager to assess performance.
• You will support enrolling patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening and enrollment of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements.
• You will ensure the protection of study patients by timely adherence to protocol requirements/compliance and use the protocol as the only tool to screen, treat and follow patients.
• You will review the study design and inclusion and exclusion criteria with physician and patient.
• Attend weekly study status teleconferences
• You will document the informed consent process accurately and have all parties fully execute the document including the HIPAA Authorization. Completes screening and eligibility, inclusion/exclusion form s and standard enrollment forms.
• You will ensure that patient documentation is completed at each clinic visit while in screening.
• You will ensure that all medications are approved by the registrar prior to initiating treatment to when changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.
• You will ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements.
• Accurately calculate and document the BSA, creatinine clearance, urine protein: creatinine ratio or any other conversions needed per protocol
• Accurately completes and submits follow-up SAE report to the Safety Department within the timeframe allotted by the Regulatory Department.
• Accurately complete all data and query requests and submit with source documentation within the timeframe specified by the study manager.
• Document any interaction regarding the patient that occurs while the patient is enrolled on a protocol, including follow-up and survival (this includes home health intervention, pharmacies, study managers, physicians, and clinic colleagues).

You should have for this position:

• 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 three years of oncology experience, five year are preferred
• Blood Cancer experience is preferred
• 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. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings. 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. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here. 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.

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