Entry-level Research Nurse

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community‑based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission‑driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting‑edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

The Associate Clinic Research Nurse supports clinical research operations by delivering direct patient care and ensuring accurate data collection. The position requires a licensed registered nurse capable of performing clinical assessments, managing medical equipment, and supporting study‑related procedures. The role is hands‑on and patient‑facing, with responsibilities that span both clinical and administrative functions.

• Access, de‑access, and maintain central venous devices (e.g., ports, PICCs)
• Place peripheral IVs as needed for blood collection
• Collect, process, and document specimens using peripheral, central line, and protocol‑specific blood collection techniques
• Perform line flushes and assess patients with poor venous access
• Collect and document vital signs and ECGs
• Recognize abnormal ECG findings and elevate per protocol
• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders, protocols, and standard operating procedures
• Perform nursing assessments, monitor patients, and document findings at each clinic visit
• Prepare, quality‑check, and manage sponsor‑provided research collection kits
• Route collected specimens to appropriate departments for processing and analysis
• Ensure pharmacokinetic rooms and clinical spaces are clean, stocked, and patient‑ready
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot clinic‑owned and sponsor‑owned ECG equipment
• Accurately collect, document, and maintain source data in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements
• Complete and submit data queries and documentation with appropriate source support
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support patient care and research operations
• Adhere to protocols, policies, lab manuals, SOPs, and applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality requirements

• Current RN license to practice in the state of Tennessee
• Current BLS Certification
• Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor Degree preferred
• Skill in performing nursing assessments, venipuncture, ECG collection, and specimen handling with accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of clinical nursing practices, specimen collection techniques, and management of central venous and peripheral access devices within a research or clinical setting
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols, regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP), and documentation standards to ensure data integrity and patient safety

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community‑based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first‑in‑human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade.

SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S.

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