Oncology Research Nursing Professional; RN), Solid-Tumor Cellular Therapy

Oncology Research Nursing Professional (RN), Solid‑Tumor Cellular Therapy

Full‑time day shift, 08‑hour, hybrid position located at Blake Wilbur Nursing Clinic, Palo Alto, California.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

The Oncology Research Nursing Professional (ORNP) is a registered nurse (RN) who collaborates with clinical research staff—including physicians, clinical research associates, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, and clinic personnel—to coordinate care for patients enrolled in cancer center clinical research trials. The ORNP works independently, is accountable for the accurate conduct of their assigned cancer research protocol portfolio, and ensures adherence to good clinical practice (GCP).

• Collaborate with investigators as lead on study patient screening, eligibility determination, and enrollment assessments on assigned clinical trials.
• Assess and prioritize clinical information for participating clinicians.
• Document patient signs, symptoms, reactions, and changes in accordance with the protocol, ensuring completeness to avoid deviations.
• Manage patient and family phone calls, coordinating orders and care with physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Communicate all aspects of care defined by the protocol with the research team.
• Assist in flagging therapeutic clinical trials on patient charts and removing flags when appropriate.
• Plan, coordinate, and complete randomization, patient assessments, treatments, and follow‑up care per the protocol, demonstrating multitasking and attention to detail.
• Manage the informed consent process in compliance with institutional, FDA, IRB, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
• Document education regarding the clinical trial and ensure consent is scanned in a timely fashion.
• Assist with internal and external study monitor visits, site visits, and close‑out activities; review documentation during audits.
• Develop protocol‑specific Beacon order sets in collaboration with pharmacy and nursing.
• Ensure compliance with protocol procedures and collaborate with scheduling staff to schedule future appointments.
• Provide education to nursing staff regarding trial protocols and safe medication administration.
• Follow institutional and regulatory guidelines, ensuring adherence to GCP, ICH, FDA, and other agencies.
• Deliver population‑specific care considering age, culture, and social factors.
• Organize an efficient work environment and demonstrate teamwork.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory standards and provide training and guidance to operational teams.
• Assist in protocol feasibility assessment, workflow design, and implementation of research programs.
• Contribute to analysis and interpretation of clinical results, presenting at research meetings and conferences.
• Report on activities and outcomes proactively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, managing multiple research tasks across platforms.
• Mentor new research staff members or students as applicable.
• Serve as subject matter expert for clinical research matters, communicating information at all levels of the organization and with vendors.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher‑level nursing degree.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a master’s in research or a related healthcare field preferred.

• Minimum five years of nursing experience or three years in an oncology research nurse role.
• At least two years of oncology experience, with preference for background in clinical research, ICU or intensive care, pediatrics, case management, or nurse navigation.
• Human subjects’ protection and Good Clinical Practices training (available after hire).
• Previous experience as an oncology research RN or clinical researcher in a related field.

• Effective communication across all organizational levels and with external vendors.
• High ability to multitask, manage concurrent projects, and prioritize work.
• Problem‑solving under pressure and conflict resolution.
• Adaptability, troubleshooting, and handling ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Outlook scheduling, web, telepresence, and related…