Research Nurse Leader – Oncology Infusion & Pediatrics

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a Research Nurse to provide a wide range of technical, clinical, and professional services within the SCTR Nexus Clinical Research Unit and satellite locations. The role includes serving as a preceptor, leading daily operations, and applying chemotherapy infusion and pediatric care expertise.

Strong phlebotomy and IV insertion skills are required, with a focus on research protocols, quality improvement, and staff education across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related nursing experience.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to orientation.
• Oncology experience and chemotherapy infusion knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care for patients with rapidly changing needs from uncomplicated to complex.
• Delivers care respectfully and with dignity while supporting study teams and quality improvement processes.
• Acts as preceptor for new staff and develops orientation plans.
• Organizes day-to-day patient care using a multidisciplinary approach and nursing process, with additional unit duties as assigned.
• Uses SPARC, CWF, and eIRB tools to review and implement study procedures and educate staff.
• Supports professional development and training for Nexus Clinic staff nurses.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV insertion

Chemotherapy infusion

Pediatric experience

Leadership

Preceptor

Education

RN License (SC)

Tools

SPARC

CWF

eIRB

Job description

MUSC Health seeks a Research Nurse to provide a wide range of technical, clinical, and professional services within the SCTR Nexus Clinical Research Unit and satellite locations. The role includes serving as a preceptor, leading daily operations, and applying chemotherapy infusion and pediatric care expertise.

Strong phlebotomy and IV insertion skills are required, with a focus on research protocols, quality improvement, and staff education across multidisciplinary teams.