The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Nurse to support the coordination and management of clinical research protocols. Within [Department information not provided], the Research Nurse plays an important role in supporting research study implementation, ensuring protocol compliance, and contributing to high-quality patient care. The Research Nurse collaborates with research teams and study participants while maintaining adherence to institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal regulations.
Salary Range: $77,500 - $97,000 - $116,500
Responsibilities
Clinical Research & Patient Care
• Assist with the clinical and operational management of research protocols • Support the implementation and coordination of designated research studies • Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal regulations • Monitor, assess, and support patients participating in clinical research studies • Demonstrate clinical competence while adhering to institutional guidelines and protocol policies • Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with institutional, federal, and protocol standards
Education & Team Orientation
• Apply teaching and learning principles to address patient and family educational needs • Identify opportunities to expand professional knowledge and research-related competencies • Participate in educational and professional development activities • Support team orientation and ongoing learning initiatives as appropriate
Communication & Professional Practice
• Use effective and appropriate communication skills when interacting with patients • Accept and incorporate constructive feedback into professional practice and performance improvement efforts • Locate, interpret, and utilize institutional and departmental policies and procedures as needed • Foster respectful and professional interactions with patients, colleagues, and research team members
Additional Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental, clinical, and research objectives • Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and applicable institutional standards • Support research protocol execution and patient care activities for clinical research participants
EDUCATION- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE- Required: 1 year Registered nurse experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Upon Hire and
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
- Required: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire
- Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
- Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
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.
