Clinical Research Nurse; RN

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Full‑time Clinical Research Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Waco location.

This is a Full‑time Monday‑Friday 8:30am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.

Notes from the hiring manager:
This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment while gaining valuable oncology research experience and making a meaningful contribution to the future of cancer care.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community‑based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—Texas Oncology uses leading‑edge technology and research to deliver high‑quality, high‑touch, evidence‑based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs.

More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑term and Long‑term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401(k) plan with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and many other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on select retailers.

This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work as a nurse in oncology clinical research. As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will provide care for patients receiving cutting‑edge treatments within the oncology clinic. This role involves a variety of responsibilities while building rewarding relationships as you manage the cancer patient throughout their journey. Texas Oncology supports professional development with tuition reimbursement and an annual bonus for oncology‑certified nurses.

Working in clinical research gives you the opportunity to make a life‑changing difference in the lives of patients that would not be possible without clinical trials.

• Work closely with physicians to identify and screen potential patients for clinical trial participation.
• Present trial concepts and details to oncology patients while conducting the informed consent process.
• Assess patients for adverse events and/or changes in condition.
• Provide staff and patient education regarding the management and administration of investigational product.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and data entry to meet trial requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between clinic departments to ensure proper trial conduct.

The ideal candidate for the Clinical Research Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• OCN certification strongly preferred.
• CCRC or CCRP certification preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Research experience preferred.
• Outpatient experience preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience (preferably in oncology).

• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience (preferably in oncology).

The work environment may expose employees to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requires full range of motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. May lift and carry items up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.