Clinical Research Nurse-BSN

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.

Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission:
To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse passionate about advancing healthcare? Join our team as a Clinical Research Nurse, where you'll play a vital role in guiding patients through innovative clinical trials while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, Clinical Research Associates (CRA), pharmacists, and coordinators.

This is a unique opportunity to blend clinical expertise with research excellence-helping bring groundbreaking treatments to life while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

What You'll Do

Clinical Trial Patient Management

* Partner with investigators to determine patient eligibility and ensure accurate documentation of clinical trial criteria

* Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, treatment responses, and changes in health status in accordance with IRB protocols

* Coordinate care across the continuum (outpatient, inpatient, and home settings)

* Triage patient calls and provide proactive communication and support to patients and families

* Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), pharmacists, and research teams

* Plan and execute protocol-specific activities including randomization, assessments, treatments, and follow-ups

* Ensure all clinical trial documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant to avoid protocol deviations

* Support and monitor patient adherence to study protocols

Patient & Family Education

* Educate patients and families on clinical trial treatments, procedures, and follow-up care

* Provide ongoing support to ensure understanding and adherence to treatment plans

Informed Consent & Compliance

* Ensure informed consent processes meet all regulatory requirements (IRB, FDA, institutional, and sponsor guidelines)

* Participate in patient education during consent and escalate concerns to the Principal Investigator

* Maintain timely and accurate documentation of consent forms

Protocol Oversight & Collaboration

* Assist with study initiation, monitoring visits, and audits

* Collaborate with research pharmacy and investigators to develop and implement protocol-specific orders

* Promote adherence to clinical trial protocols and regulatory standards

* Coordinate scheduling of patient visits, testing, and follow-ups

* Educate nursing staff on protocol requirements and safe medication administration

Additional Responsibilities

* Deliver patient-centered care in alignment with organizational policies and the California Nurse Practice Act

* Maintain a high standard of professionalism, teamwork, and organization

* Stay current with clinical research regulations, standards, and best practices

* Serve as a mentor or preceptor for new staff and nursing students

* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners including physicians, sponsors, and community resources

* Full time

Your qualifications should include:

* BSN

* 2 or more years of experience in oncology. clinical research, research, ICU, other intensive care setting, pediatrics, case management or nurse navigation.

* Human subjects protection training (can be completed after hire)

Required Certification/Licensure:

* Current California RN License

* American Heart Association BLS Certification

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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