The Research Nurse is responsible for screening, enrolling, and monitoring study subjects while ensuring strict protocol compliance and accurate data collection. They manage the entire clinical trial process for patients, including documentation, medication administration, and follow-up procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an RN license and an Associate Degree, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred. The role requires at least one year of oncology experience and familiarity with FDA regulations and clinical research processes.
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.
As the Research Nurse for Blood Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant your primary responsibility is to screen, enroll and follow study subjects, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while the subjects are on study.
You are responsible for all data collection, source documentation, and recording of adverse events.
You will be enrolling patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of eligible participants according to protocol requirements.
You will review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient.
You will ensure the protection of study patients by verifying informed consent procedures and adhering to protocol requirements.
You will use the protocol as the only tool to screen, treat, and follow patients.
You will complete and document screening/eligibility accurately.
You will complete and document the informed consent process accurately and has all parties sign/date as required, including HIPAA Authorization.
You will accurately complete and submit on-study forms within two weeks of enrollment.
You will ensure that patient documentation is completed at each clinic visit while in screening.
You will ensures that all medications are approved prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Mental well-being support
Physical well-being support
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Financial well-being support
Long-term incentive opportunities
You will accurately calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and any other calculations or conversions required per protocol.
You will ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements.
You will document appropriately when patients are removed from protocol.
You will ensure reconsent of patients at the next scheduled visit, following availability of updated ICF, and documents process appropriately You should have for this position: An Associate Degree; preferably a Bachelor’s Degree RN License Knowledge of medical and research terminology Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP Knowledge of the clinical research processes At least on year of oncology experience, preferably hematology and/or transplant.
At least one year of experience in a research setting preferred Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred Applications for this position will be open until April 20th 2026.
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute 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.
Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
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