Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Duke Cancer Institute

Duke University’s Center for Cancer Research is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator for its Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinical Research Program. The role focuses on coordinating complex oncology clinical trials while ensuring high‑quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program Current RN licensure in North Carolina (or compact state) BLS certification 12+ months of clinical nursing experience Ability to maintain hospital/unit training competencies and NCBON requirements Nurses without a BSN are encouraged to enroll within two years and complete within seven years (exception for hires before September 1, 2016) Preferred Qualifications Oncology nursing experience Clinical research experience, especially in oncology trials Experience with investigational products and clinical trial protocols Other Requirements Maintain required certifications and training for clinical research and nursing practice Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and ethical requirements in clinical research Participation in ongoing continuing education and professional development Onsite position; work performed at designated Duke clinical and research locations Position Responsibilities Lead and coordinate complex oncology clinical trials, including study feasibility, recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies Recruit, screen, consent, and manage study participants, ensuring adherence to protocol and patient‑centered care Conduct and document study visits, including clinical assessments, adverse event monitoring, and patient education on study medications and side effects Administer medications and chemotherapy, review laboratory results, and provide clinical interventions as guided by the Principal Investigator Maintain study compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and protocol standards, including accurate documentation in regulatory binders and systems of record Record and report adverse events (AE) and ensure timely escalation of study and patient care issues Coordinate study startup, site initiation, and closeout activities, and assist with development of new clinical research studies Manage study documentation and regulatory processes, including Delegation of Authority Logs, COI disclosures, DSMPs, and RDSPs Collaborate with financial teams to monitor study milestones, assist with budgets, track study payments, and support study closeout processes Serve as primary liaison between sponsors, PIs, and study teams, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication Enter and manage clinical trial data in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and data integrity Identify and resolve data discrepancies while maintaining data security and compliance standards Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, serving as an expert resource and supporting team development and project completion Participate in committees, task forces, and professional development activities, including scientific presentations and publications Ensure ethical conduct of research, educating participants and staff on distinctions between clinical care and research, including risks and benefits of participation Follow all SOPs, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements governing clinical research activities RN‑Specific Responsibilities Ambulatory medication administration Adult chemotherapy administration Medication management and patient education Review and interpret clinical laboratory results Basic dysrhythmia review Assess patients for adverse events and compliance, and implement appropriate interventions Collaborate effectively with the clinical care team Job Code: 00001203 – Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator Job Level: 54 Anticipated Pay Range: USD $64,966.00 to $104,996.00 annually. Compensation includes comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, and various family‑friendly programs. Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or military status. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodations can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: View email address on click.appcast.io; phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr