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Oncology Clinical Research Nurse – Augusta University
Job ID: 290530
Location: Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912
Full-time position Recruitment Period: 9/25/25 – Until Filled
About Us Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Job Summary This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood draws and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.
Responsibilities Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials
Review study protocols, primary disease category and investigational drug information; be familiar with all study requirements; communicate and make arrangements with the different areas of AU that may be involved in the study (ICE radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.).
Set up studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies; adapt study for changes due to study amendments and extensions.
Recruitment of Subjects
Familiarity with inclusion/exclusion criteria; prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators; prepare any advertisements for institutional approval; prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual.
Serve as the liaison between sources of referral (clinical staff, community groups and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator; screen patients for inclusion/exclusion criteria; verify informed consent procedures.
Conduct of Study
Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures; under the direction of the Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and AU requirements.
Obtain laboratory samples; obtain vital signs, perform ECGs when required and assist physician with physical examinations; conduct Good Clinical Practices.
Medical Management
Assess patient’s general health; accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB; notify Principal Investigator of patient’s condition; provide assistance to Principal Investigators for management of adverse events; schedule any required follow‑up procedures for resolution of adverse events.
Study Documentation & CRF Completion
Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents; ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures/tests and study information.
Accurately complete source documents; work with data coordinators to accurately complete case report forms and other data entry in a timely manner; enter patient information into OnCore.
Reports & Financial Documentation
Complete all reports, including the annual study continuation report required by IRB; prepare forms and submit Investigational New Drug (IND) Safety Reports to the IRB.
Other Duties
Perform all other related duties/tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of two years of clinical experience in a specialized area; current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
OR Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of six years of clinical experience in a specialized area; current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health‑related field or life sciences with ten years’ experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility; Oncology Nurse Certification.
Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry‑sponsored projects and investigator‑initiated studies.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Flexible and well‑organized.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to set priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Must be experienced in performing blood draws, preparing specimens, and familiar with medical terminology.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days M‑F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position).
Pay Band: B13 – Salary Range: $68,500/annually - $87,300/annually.
Recruitment Period: 9/25/25 – Until Filled.
Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, teachers retirement or optional retirement plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with more than six months of service may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting.
Positions that require a credit check, vehicle use, or purchase card usage will require completion of those checks.
Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework; foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees must uphold privacy and cybersecurity policies and protect sensitive information.
Other Information This position promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑ and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To apply, visit
here . For further assistance, contact 706‑721‑9365.
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Job ID: 290530
Location: Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912
Full-time position Recruitment Period: 9/25/25 – Until Filled
About Us Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Job Summary This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood draws and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.
Responsibilities Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials
Review study protocols, primary disease category and investigational drug information; be familiar with all study requirements; communicate and make arrangements with the different areas of AU that may be involved in the study (ICE radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.).
Set up studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies; adapt study for changes due to study amendments and extensions.
Recruitment of Subjects
Familiarity with inclusion/exclusion criteria; prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators; prepare any advertisements for institutional approval; prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual.
Serve as the liaison between sources of referral (clinical staff, community groups and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator; screen patients for inclusion/exclusion criteria; verify informed consent procedures.
Conduct of Study
Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures; under the direction of the Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and AU requirements.
Obtain laboratory samples; obtain vital signs, perform ECGs when required and assist physician with physical examinations; conduct Good Clinical Practices.
Medical Management
Assess patient’s general health; accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB; notify Principal Investigator of patient’s condition; provide assistance to Principal Investigators for management of adverse events; schedule any required follow‑up procedures for resolution of adverse events.
Study Documentation & CRF Completion
Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents; ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures/tests and study information.
Accurately complete source documents; work with data coordinators to accurately complete case report forms and other data entry in a timely manner; enter patient information into OnCore.
Reports & Financial Documentation
Complete all reports, including the annual study continuation report required by IRB; prepare forms and submit Investigational New Drug (IND) Safety Reports to the IRB.
Other Duties
Perform all other related duties/tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of two years of clinical experience in a specialized area; current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
OR Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of six years of clinical experience in a specialized area; current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health‑related field or life sciences with ten years’ experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility; Oncology Nurse Certification.
Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry‑sponsored projects and investigator‑initiated studies.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Flexible and well‑organized.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to set priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Must be experienced in performing blood draws, preparing specimens, and familiar with medical terminology.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days M‑F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position).
Pay Band: B13 – Salary Range: $68,500/annually - $87,300/annually.
Recruitment Period: 9/25/25 – Until Filled.
Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, teachers retirement or optional retirement plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees with more than six months of service may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting.
Positions that require a credit check, vehicle use, or purchase card usage will require completion of those checks.
Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework; foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees must uphold privacy and cybersecurity policies and protect sensitive information.
Other Information This position promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑ and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To apply, visit
here . For further assistance, contact 706‑721‑9365.
#J-18808-Ljbffr