Pediatric Oncology Research Nurse Coordinator I

Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting
  • Current Nebraska RN license or license eligible
  • Knowledge of current nursing procedures, techniques, and practices
  • Ability to perform physical assessments and patient teaching as per research protocol
  • Flexibility in managing patient workloads and study protocols

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient care during clinical research trials
  • Manage complex decisions and regulatory requirements of research protocols
  • Facilitate participation in pediatric oncology clinical trials
  • Train and monitor clinical research staff
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-focused care

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with part-time on-site and part-time remote options
  • Opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge pediatric oncology research
  • Support for continuous personal and professional development
  • Work in a collaborative team environment
  • Engagement with diverse patient populations and research initiatives
Full Job Description
Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14250

Department
CHRI Administration 50010500

Business Unit
Child Health Research Institute

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

Responsible for coordination of patient care and treatment during participation in a clinical research trial which includes the complex aspects of health care as it relates to pediatrics and pediatric oncology.

The coordinator assumes responsibility for critical coordination and management of the complex decisions and regulatory requirements of each research protocol.

The coordinator is involved in all aspects of each research protocol facilitating the mission of UNMC and CHRI investigators to effectively participate in clinical research and investigational protocols for Pediatric oncology and related clinical trials.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Healthcare

Working Title
Pediatric Oncology Research Nurse Coordinator I

Job Title
Nurse Clinical Research

Salary Grade
HC24S

Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range
$64,300 - $96,500/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date
12/16/2025

Application Review Date
02/02/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:
Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Nursing

Required Experience
1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Prior nursing experience in a patient facility or clinical setting.

Required License
Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Current Nebraska RN license or license eligible

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of current nursing procedures, techniques and practices
Ability to perform physical assessments and patient teaching as appropriate to research protocol
Advanced knowledge of clinical trials and chart review
Flexibility in work hours to manage the patient and study protocol workload
Reliable and effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to train, evaluate, and monitor other clinical research staff within the Pediatric Research Office.
Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments
Possess skills of good organization, flexibility, accountability, being a team player, and self-initiative
Computer literacy desirable.
Ability to work effectively and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age specific needs of patients served, (all age groups-birth and above)
Assure performance of behaviors that meet the requirements of the UNMC culture including: demonstrates behavior that fosters a positive team environment, demonstrates behaviors that promote diversity, applies continuous quality improvement principles, seeks the customers requirements and strives to meet them, and designs personal action plan for personal and professional development.
Maintains accountability for own actions in completing assigned tasks.

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Nursing

Preferred Experience:

Pediatric background, experience with oncology, and experience related to clinical trials coordination.

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Research EDC

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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