Sr. Clinical Trials Nursing Specialist

Department BSD OBG
- Gyn Onc

About the Department The Section of Gynecologic Oncology is a part of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Section is comprised of 12 faculty physicians, 7 advanced practice providers (APPs), 11 Oncology Nurse Navigators (ONNs) and clinic nurses, 3 clinical fellows, and support staff. We provide outpatient care at 6 off-site locations; medical therapy (chemotherapy and targeted agents) as well as phase I-III clinical trials are offered at 4 of our 6 off-site locations.

The section of gynecologic oncology is among the largest disease site teams within the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC).

The job has deep knowledge and expertise within a Nursing specialty. Establishes plans for the safe distribution of medications. Uses specialized depth and breadth of experience in Healthcare issues to direct primary health care to patients, in collaboration with consulting physician and multidisciplinary health teams. This position requires strong Oncology Nurse Navigation (ONN) experience, extensive experience and expertise with clinical research, including regulatory compliance, and proven leadership capabilities.

Our research program is one of the largest gynecologic oncology programs in the Midwest, with an average of 18-22 therapeutic Phase I-III trials open at all times. We seek a Senior Clinical Trials Nursing Specialist to provide direct and functional supervisory oversight of clinical trials nursing care across five UChicago Medicine Gynecologic Oncology sites. This position will work closely with the Section Chief, Clinical Nurse Manager, Clinical Trials Physician Lead, and departmental leadership to develop pathways and processes that optimize efficient trial initiation, patient enrollment, and safe, protocol-compliant care.

The role includes performance management, systems optimization, quality auditing, data analytics, and strategic expansion of the clinical trials program.

• Provides in-services on complex Phase I trial protocols (e.g. – cell therapy infusions). Provides collaborative lead nursing support for ONNs at 5 clinical sites. Works with clinical trials program physician leadership and UCCCC Clinical Trials Support Office (CTSO) to increase trial accruals, shape trials program development. Supports development of clinical standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Gynecology Oncology ONNs and PAs. Coordinates clinical trial protocol in-service education for IVTH units at 4 sites (DCAM, Orland Park, Silver Cross, Crown Point).
  
  Leads work to standardize patient-facing chemotherapy and surgery education; works with program manager to facilitate and disseminate education tools via meetings and shared information platform. Acts as primary liaison to Hematology Oncology nurse educator, nursing Unit Based Council (UBC) and IVTH leadership at (4) infusion sites related to patient safety and workflow. Monitors and makes recommendations to RN workload evaluations.
  
  Maintains very limited direct patient care ONN clinic support. Partners in the coordination of new hire onboarding / training for Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Navigators. Improves education documentation processes /conducts compliance audits (QOPI standards). Provides functional oversight of clinical trials nursing care at five UChicago Medicine Gynecologic Oncology locations, including clinical trials onboarding, performance assessment of oncology nurse navigators supporting clinical trials patients, performance auditing, and management of data/analytics related to clinical trials growth.
  
  Leads clinical trials performance assessment and auditing processes for all licensed professionals caring for clinical research patients, ensuring protocol compliance, patient safety, and adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., QOPI) across five locations. Manages data collection, analytics, and reporting related to clinical trials growth, accrual metrics, and operational efficiency to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in trial nursing care. Oversees clinical trials onboarding programs and…