Research Infusion Nurse, Coordinator

Job Summary

At the heart of innovative cancer research is compassionate, expert patient care. We are seeking a Research Infusion Nurse / Coordinator who is passionate about oncology, clinical trials, and delivering exceptional infusion care while helping bring tomorrow’s cancer therapies to patients today.

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 850 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patients’ medical records, infusion therapy administration, medication dosages and any adverse events or reactions.
• Monitor patients during and after infusions for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
• Adhere to research protocols and collect relevant data for research, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and sponsor requirements within the assigned setting.
• Collaboration with investigators, mid‑level providers, nurses, and other clinical research coordinators to identify and document toxicity, adverse events, and related data.
• Provide comprehensive education to clinical‑trial patients and their families regarding infusion therapy, potential side effects, and self‑care techniques.
• Act as a resource to clinic personnel and physicians regarding research activities.
• Have detailed knowledge of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy, including administration details and side effects, and be able to instruct and educate patients and families in these areas.
• Provide drug administration services to research patients.
• Perform an assessment of all assigned patients prior to therapy, as well as an ongoing assessment during and after treatment.
• Make independent nursing judgments, triage patient issues, manage symptoms, and handle emergency situations while collaborating with the physician or APP as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, data collection, analysis, audits, and implementation of evidence‑based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
• Be knowledgeable about venous access devices.
• Be knowledgeable about lab results and diagnostic findings and educate patients as needed.
• Act with skill during stressful or emergency situations.
• Maintain patient and sponsor confidentiality.
• Maintain a high standard of professional performance, behavior, and appearance, and serve as a role model to coworkers and students.
• Attend research department meetings when held or review meeting minutes when unable to attend.
• Maintain responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in‑services and/or continuing education programs.
• Keep licenses, certifications, and required qualifications current.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant education endeavors and appropriate associations such as the Oncology Nursing Society.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• In‑depth oncology and/or clinical research knowledge preferred.
• Phlebotomy and ECG experience preferred.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Competent in the use of EMR and patient documentation.
• Effectively communicate with the interdisciplinary healthcare professionals involved in patient care and research study.
• Communicate and delegate tasks to other members of the healthcare team in an appropriate and professional manner.

• Graduate from an accredited school…