Clinical Research Nurse - Oncology

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Clinical Research Nurse to organize and coordinate care of patients on clinical research protocols in Comprehensive Cancer Center to include evaluation of patient eligibility and registration of out/in patients, monitors care and ensures proper follow up. This position does not entail direct, bedside care.

Applying to this posting will allow you to be considered for multiple Clinical Research Nurse opportunities within the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Positions may be available across various locations, including the OSU Main Medical Campus, James Outpatient Care, The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, and the Mill Run Gynecologic Oncology Clinic. Specific openings may vary over time, and applicants will be matched to appropriate roles as they become available.

• Evaluates patient response and complications
• Develops and revises patient care orders
• Educates and directs protocol compliance with physicians and staff nurses
• Assists in developing tools to meet requirements of new protocols
• Manages protocols with increased clinical complexities including translational investigator-initiated research as well as multi center trials
• Collects and enters data for all patients enrolled on protocol
• Participates in analyzing research data
• Communicates with outside federal or industry sponsors regarding protocol and patient status
• Assesses patient reaction to any modifications or treatment that are part of the protocol
• Acts as a patient advocate by providing education to and responding to questions from patients about protocols
• Works with patients to ensure adherence with the protocol
• Serves as clinical resource for other CTO disease team members

Bachelor's degree in nursing, allied medical professions or other health care field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Current State of Ohio nursing license or other relevant board or interim permit required in appropriate field; clinical research certification from SoCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) or ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) preferred; considerable experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research trials preferred;

considerable experience in providing direct patient care; computer literacy preferred.

As the Clinical Trials Office continues to grow and expand with the opening of new facilities, employees may be required to travel between locations within the greater Columbus region. Flexibility and adaptability are important, as staff may support studies at multiple sites based on operational needs.

The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Working as a Clinical Research Nurse offers a unique and rewarding alternative to traditional bedside nursing. This role features a consistent Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule, providing excellent work-life balance and predictability. Nurses in this position enjoy a break from the demands of bedside care while still playing a vital role in advancing patient outcomes.

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

This is a full-time position with a first shift schedule, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in clinical research and build a strong foundation for long‑term career growth in the…