Oncology Research Nurse Specialist - Oncology , Nashville TN

Job Summary

Oncology Research Nurse Specialist 2 assures integrity and quality of clinical research trials under occasional guidance. Plans and implements recruitment procedures, manages enrollment of the trial, and ensures compliance with protocols.

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST.

• 1+ year of Oncology experience
• 1+ year of research experience
• Ability to analyze and deconstruct clinical trial protocols
• Extremely detail oriented
• Nursing experience
• Ability to interpret and navigate clinical trial protocols
• Proficiency in leveraging technology and digital tools
• EPIC experience

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject research and incorporating them into research and care of participants.
• Prepare and process new research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications, and adverse events.
• Perform administrative duties for trials including procuring equipment, preparing documentation, and packaging and shipping medications.
• Utilize nursing skills to perform procedures, deliver individualized care, and abide by research protocols.
• Perform procedures required by each study protocol, recognizing the distinction between standard of care and research, and continually assessing the need for additional protections for participants.
• Recruit and identify eligibility of candidates, ensuring continued eligibility and troubleshooting recruitment strategies to complete trials in a timely manner.
• Provide education and training to personnel and participants in research‑specific methodology and procedures.
• Observe for and report adverse events to the principal investigator and all regulatory authorities as required by protocol, policies, and regulations.
• Responsibilities listed are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.
• Scientific knowledge of different scientific studies (Biomedical, Applied, Physical).
• Regulatory compliance knowledge and ability to interpret and explain rules and regulations.
• Nursing patient assessment & evaluation, patient education, care planning, evidence‑based practice.

• Affordable high‑quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare

• LIC‑Registered Nurse – Licensure‑Others
• Relevant work experience
• 1 year experience level
• Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program

LIC‑Registered Nurse – Licensure‑Others

Relevant work experience

Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program

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