Clinical Research Nurse; RN

Position:
Full‑time Clinical Research Nurse (RN) at Texas Oncology, Austin Midtown location. Full‑time Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm, no weekends or major holidays.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community‑based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading‑edge technology and research to deliver high‑quality, high‑touch, evidence‑based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs.

More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, generous PTO, 401(k) with company match, a wellness program that rewards healthy living, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program and discounts at popular retailers.

This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work as a nurse in oncology clinical research. As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will provide care for patients receiving cutting‑edge treatments within the oncology clinic. This role provides a variety of responsibilities while building rewarding relationships as you manage the cancer patient throughout their journey. Texas Oncology provides opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and an annual bonus for oncology‑certified nurses.

Working in clinical research gives you the opportunity to make a life‑changing difference in the lives of patients that wouldn’t be possible without clinical trials.

• Work closely with physicians to identify and screen potential patients for clinical trial participation.
• Present trial concepts and details to oncology patients while conducting the informed consent process.
• Assess patients for adverse events and/or changes in condition.
• Provide staff and patient education regarding the management and administration of investigational product.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and data entry to meet trial requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between clinic departments to ensure proper trial conduct.

Level 1

• Graduate from an accredited nursing education program (BSN preferred).
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• OCN certification strongly preferred.
• CCRC or CCRP certification preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Level 2

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required, preferably in oncology.

Level Sr

• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience required, preferably in oncology.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.