MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring a Research Nurse

MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring a Research Nurse to join the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology. You will play a key role in managing clinical trial protocols, enrolling patients, and ensuring the quality and integrity of our research activities at one of the world's leading cancer centers.

What You'll Do

• Manage clinical trial protocols and enroll patients onto studies.
• Review protocol materials and participate in site initiation and pre-activation meetings.
• Assess patient eligibility by reviewing medical records and required documentation.
• Order and obtain appropriate laboratory tests and procedures.
• Educate patients and manage communication regarding investigational treatments.
• Obtain informed consent from patients, attending physicians, and family members.
• Meet with sponsors and principal investigators to discuss patient and study issues.
• Report adverse events and safety information to the PI, IRBs, and FDA.
• Collect and document protocol-related data for entry into study databases.
• Participate in monitoring and auditing activities for quality assurance.
• Train and mentor research nurses and other new clinical research team members.

What We're Looking For

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• 1 year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Current Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
• BLS - Basic Life Support or CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Prior Research Nurse and/or Oncology experience.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification as required by patient care area.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification as required by patient care area.

Team & Environment

You will work within the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, contributing to critical research initiatives.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: US Dollar (USD) 77,500 - US Dollar (USD) 116,500.
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees working 30+ hours/week.
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO), Extended Illness Bank (EIB), holidays, wellness leave, and childcare leave.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Teachers Retirement System pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
• Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Houston, Texas (Texas Medical Center).

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.