Position Purpose:
The Research Nurse - Oncology is responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing oncology clinical research activities across Mount Carmel Health System to advance evidence-based patient care and support organizational research objectives. This role ensures the safe and ethical conduct of clinical trials by providing comprehensive care coordination for research participants, maintaining compliance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, sponsor requirements, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies. Serving as a key liaison among patients, physicians, sponsors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders, the Research Nurse facilitates patient enrollment, protocol implementation, data management, regulatory compliance, and study oversight. Additionally, this position supports the development and growth of oncology research programs, promotes quality outcomes, and helps maintain accreditation standards for the Mount Carmel Oncology Service Line.
What You Will Do:
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for coordination of education of all stakeholders for new clinical trials/treatments as appropriate.
Responsible for screening and patient enrollment into appropriate clinical trials.
Provides care management and coordination of patient's care to ensure compliance to protocol requirements.
Provides care coordination between the physician, Mount Carmel, and the appropriate study sponsor.
Provides direct patient care in the outpatient setting; completes appropriate patient assessments in the inpatient setting as required by the protocol.
Manages all elements of data collection and submission, including query resolution according to the federal/sponsor requirements.
Responsible for all elements of written and verbal correspondence relating to assigned clinical trials.
Prepares, submits and maintains regulatory/IRB and study files as required by the sponsor, regulatory agencies, or the organization.
Compiles information and data summaries in appropriate format and submits as requested.
Serves as liaison/resource for all internal and external stakeholders involved in a research trial.
Acts as patient advocate in managing clinical trials.
Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures, and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence, or adverse outcomes to associates and patients.
Other Job Responsibilities
Responsible and accountable for the planning and development, including post-hospital follow-up plans, of all assigned research projects.
Assists the physician in obtaining informed consent.
Participates actively in the treatment phase of the protocol by providing care coordination
Coordinates the availability, storage and administration of the investigational drugs in collaboration with the sponsor and documents to meet all regulatory, hospital, FDA and manufacturer's regulations.
Assists in quality assurance/audit activities as assigned and reports outcomes to management
Assists in orientation of new research nurses and others involved in data collection and treatment.
Provides cross coverage for other research nurses as assigned.
Attends IRB and other committee meetings as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
CITI research ethics training required (on-site training provided)
Experience: Minimum of five years of oncology clinical nursing experience; demonstrated experience in the clinical research setting preferred.
Effective communication skills, knowledge of research regulatory and data management requirements, ability to work independently, and strong time management skills.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Ministry/Facility Information:
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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