Oncology Research Nurse

It's More Than a Career, It's a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. 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 an Oncology Research Nurse, your primary responsibility is to screen, enroll, and follow oncology research study subjects, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while patients are on the study. You are responsible for all data collection, source documentation, and submission of adverse experience reports. Support enrolling patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up of eligible subjects. Ensure the protection of study patients by timely adherence to protocol requirements and compliance. Attend weekly study status teleconferences and monthly staff meetings. Be familiar with the protocols on which the patients are enrolled, screen, treat, and follow patients. Review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient. Complete and document screening/eligibility and consent accurately and have all parties fully execute the document, including HIPAA Authorization. Complete the inclusion/exclusion form and standard enrollment form accurately and assess the patient and document findings at each clinic visit while on protocol. Document all specific tools required by the protocol (i.e., oral medication forms, pill count diaries, quality of life questionnaires, neuro exams, vital signs sheets, times of PK draws, etc.). Screen every new patient or patient returning to office with scan results and document appropriately on the patient tracking logs. Complete the study medication order form and have the physician or nurse practitioner sign orders prior to treatment and ensure that all medications, including antiemetics, are approved by the registrar prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies. Calculate the BSA, creatinine clearance, urine protein:creatinine ratio, or any other conversions needed per protocol. Obtain completed and signed waivers prior to submitting forms to the enrollment coordinator for investigator-initiated protocols and re-consent patients in a timely manner and document the process appropriately. Accurately complete and submit follow-up serious adverse event (SAE) reports to the Safety Department within the time frame allotted by the Regulatory Department. You should have: An Associate of Nursing Degree; preferably a Bachelor of Nursing Degree. Knowledge of medical and oncology research terminology and of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP). At least one year of clinical nursing experience. At least one year of clinical research experience is preferred. At least one year of oncology nursing experience is preferred. 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. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. We care about the well-being of our patients and communities, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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