Research Nurse - Genitourinary Medical Oncology

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 on advancing the treatment and prevention of genitourinary cancers through innovative clinical trials and patient-centered care. The Research Nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and sponsors to ensure the successful conduct of research studies, supporting patient care, clinical trial operations, and protocol compliance while contributing to improved outcomes for patients.

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

Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Work Experience
  • Required: One year of Registered Nurse experience
• Licenses and Certifications
  • Required:
    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure (Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license)
    • BLS - Basic Life Support or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • Preferred:
    • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (as required by patient care area)
    • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (as required by patient care area)

Pay

Minimum $77,500/annually - Midpoint $97,000/annually - Maximum $116,500/annually

Schedule

Days, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Benefits

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

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.