Research Nurse
The Research Nurse position within the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology plays a vital role in supporting clinical research focused to advancing the treatment and prevention of genitourinary cancers through innovative clinical trials and patient-centered care.
UT MD Anderson bases its clinical care on cutting-edge research into the biology of genitourinary tumors, helping develop treatments tailored to individual patients. The Research Nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and sponsors to ensure the successful conduct of research studies. The Research Nurse supports patient care, clinical trial operations, and protocol compliance while contributing to improved outcomes for patients. The Research Nurse is essential to advancing research discoveries that promote survival and quality of life.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas, and Basic Life Support (BLS), and experience applying professional nursing expertise in a research-focused clinical environment. Candidates who demonstrate strong clinical judgment, patient education skills, protocol management experience, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams will be well suited for this role.
The salary range for this position is Minimum $77,500/annually - Midpoint $97,000/annually - Maximum $116,500/annually
The typical work schedule is days, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Research Protocol Operations
• Assess patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and medical record review in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Assess patients for protocol-required follow-up appointments in clinical settings
• Recruit, schedule, and retain patients accurately and successfully for clinical research studies
• Coordinate and monitor patients participating in assigned research protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support protocol execution and patient care
• Document protocol activities in medical records and recruitment logs according to protocol and institutional requirements
• Manage designated secondary protocol assignments
• Review new protocol assignments for consistency and clarity
• Create protocol-specific documentation reference tools
• Perform day-to-day regulatory management activities
Patient Monitoring & Clinical Trial Management
• Evaluate patient responses to protocol therapy
• Assess treatment toxicities and adverse drug reactions
• Report findings appropriately to the Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board, and study sponsor
• Prepare protocol summary reports as requested
• Assist the Principal Investigator and support staff with protocol management, content review, and data analysis
• Participate in organizing information required for monitoring and auditing activities
Patient Education & Protocol-Specific Support
• Identify and address patient and family education needs regarding clinical trial treatment, evaluation, and follow-up
• Educate patients through in-person discussions, telephone communication, and written educational materials
• Prepare materials and records for external monitoring and auditing visits
• Administer investigational medications according to protocol requirements and accepted nursing guidelines
• Facilitate protocol orders, related testing, procedures, and consults
• Participate in protocol budget activities and research-related charge management
Professional Development & Research Education
• Maintain current knowledge of research, oncology, and data management developments through reading and educational programs
• Attend departmental research meetings, conferences, workshops, and approved off-site educational activities
• Participate in national oncology and research-focused professional organizations
• Provide education to professional and ancillary staff regarding research protocols through in-service presentations
• Provide accurate research-related information to multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and institutional training requirements
Additional Duties
• Retrieve and visually review patient medical records
• Conduct patient interviews in clinics, inpatient rooms, or by telephone
• Contact local physicians by phone or written correspondence for protocol follow-up as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE- Required: One year Registered nurse experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
- Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
