Clinical Research Nurse; RN

Overview

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

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

Texas Oncology is looking for a Full-time Clinical Research Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Weslaco, Harlingen, and McAllen locations.

Notes from the hiring manager:
Our clinic offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork and mutual respect are truly valued. The research department operates as a close knit team, with everyone working together toward shared goals and feeling supported in their role. Our physicians are highly professional and genuinely enthusiastic about research, fostering an environment where ideas are encouraged and professional growth is supported.

New team members can expect to join a welcoming and respectful workplace where their contributions are recognized and meaningful.

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—at Texas Oncology, we use 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 patient 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 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite 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 position provides a variety of responsibilities while developing rewarding relationships as you manage the cancer patient throughout their journey. Texas Oncology provides opportunities for support of your professional development to include 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 wouldn’t 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 program for nursing education required (BSN preferred).
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice.
• Current BLCS or ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• OCN certification strongly preferred.
• CCRC or CCRP certification preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required,…