Research Nurse Coordinator-Office of Clinical Research

Responsibilities

• Counsels and assesses oncology patients in accordance with clinical trial protocols.
• Monitors patient responses to investigational therapies, reporting adverse events, toxicities, and treatment outcomes.
• Coordinates and oversees all operational aspects of oncology clinical trials from start-up to closeout.
• Schedules and administers chemotherapy, infusions, imaging, laboratory tests, biopsies, and other required procedures.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients and caregivers to ensure adherence to treatment plans and data collection.
• Screens and recruits eligible oncology patients, coordinating study visits and required procedures.
• Maintains organized study files and research records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates and ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA, Institutional Review Board (IRB), National Cancer Institute (NCI), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (R.N.) license in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification.
• Two (2) years of clinical oncology experience or related experience.
• Understanding of Federal Regulations for Human Subjects in research, Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Clinical Trials Management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, lead, analyze, think critically, and provide clear information.
• Skills in clinical trial operations, research budgeting, regulatory management, patient assessment, data collection, and public presentations.