Research Nurse - Genitourinary Medical Oncology

MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX seeks a Research Nurse to support clinical research in Genitourinary Medical Oncology. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to advance trials and patient-centered care.

Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) and Texas RN license with BLS required; one year RN experience in a research setting preferred. Typical hours are days, Mon-Fri, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Texas RN license and BLS required.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in a clinical or research setting.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support protocol execution.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for protocol eligibility and follow-up appointments.
• Recruit, schedule, and retain patients for clinical research studies.
• Coordinate and monitor patients participating in assigned protocols.
• Document protocol activities in medical records and recruitment logs.
• Administer investigational medications and facilitate protocol orders and testing.
• Educate patients and families about trials and follow-up care.
• Maintain licenses, certifications and institutional training as required.

Skills

Clinical trial coordination

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

RN license – Texas

Job description

Research Nurse

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Nurse position within the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology plays a vital role in supporting clinical research focused to advancing the treatment and prevention of genitourinary cancers through innovative clinical trials and patient-centered care.

UT MD Anderson bases its clinical care on cutting-edge research into the biology of genitourinary tumors, helping develop treatments tailored to individual patients. The Research Nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and sponsors to ensure the successful conduct of research studies. The Research Nurse supports patient care, clinical trial operations, and protocol compliance while contributing to improved outcomes for patients. The Research Nurse is essential to advancing research discoveries that promote survival and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas, and Basic Life Support (BLS), and experience applying professional nursing expertise in a research-focused clinical environment. Candidates who demonstrate strong clinical judgment, patient education skills, protocol management experience, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams will be well suited for this role.

The salary range for this position is Minimum $77,500/annually - Midpoint $97,000/annually - Maximum $116,500/annually. The typical work schedule is days, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Us?

Working as a Research Nurse at UT MD Anderson provides an opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking clinical research that advances cancer treatment and improves patient outcomes. This role offers meaningful collaboration with leading physicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams while supporting professional growth through ongoing education, research involvement, conferences, and specialized oncology experience. The position also offers a predictable weekday schedule that supports work-life balance.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Research Protocol Operations

• Assess patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and medical record review in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Assess patients for protocol-required follow-up appointments in clinical settings
• Recruit, schedule, and retain patients accurately and successfully for clinical research studies
• Coordinate and monitor patients participating in assigned research protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support protocol execution and patient care
• Document protocol activities in medical records and recruitment logs according to protocol and institutional requirements
• Manage designated secondary protocol assignments
• Review new protocol assignments for consistency and clarity
• Create protocol-specific documentation reference tools
• Perform day-to-day regulatory management activities

Patient Monitoring & Clinical Trial Management

• Evaluate patient responses to protocol therapy
• Assess treatment toxicities and adverse drug reactions
• Report findings appropriately to the Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board, and study sponsor
• Prepare protocol summary reports as requested
• Assist the Principal Investigator and support staff with protocol management, content review, and data analysis
• Participate in organizing information required for monitoring and auditing activities

Patient Education & Protocol-Specific Support

• Identify and address patient and family education needs regarding clinical trial treatment, evaluation, and follow-up
• Educate patients through in-person discussions, telephone communication, and written educational materials
• Prepare materials and records for external monitoring and auditing visits
• Administer investigational medications according to protocol requirements and accepted nursing guidelines
• Facilitate protocol orders, related testing, procedures, and consults
• Participate in protocol budget activities and research-related charge management

Professional Development & Research Education

• Maintain current knowledge of research, oncology, and data management developments through reading and educational programs
• Attend departmental research meetings, conferences, workshops, and approved off-site educational activities
• Participate in national oncology and research-focused professional organizations
• Provide education to professional and ancillary staff regarding research protocols through in-service presentations
• Provide accurate research-related information to multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and institutional training requirements

Additional Duties

• Retrieve and visually review patient medical records
• Conduct patient interviews in clinics, inpatient rooms, or by telephone
• Contact local physicians by phone or written correspondence for protocol follow-up as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: One year Registered nurse experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
• Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.