Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

Oncology Research Coordinator

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

This position provides research coordination for assigned oncology studies. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures that may include blood drawing and preparing specimens for shipment and testing, reading lab results, collecting and entering study data and preparing and maintaining documents.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Evaluation & Implementation of Clinical Trials Review study protocols, primary disease category, and investigational drug information. Be familiar with all study requirements. Communicate and help with facilitating standard of care and/or study procedures (ice, radiology, laboratory services, pathology, patient scheduling, etc.) Set up studies according to sponsor requirements and IRB policies. May need to work with various departments to submit Beacon Treatment plan requests for Epic. Recruitments of Subjects Familiarity with inclusion/exclusion criteria; Prepare recruitment plan with Principal Investigators; Prepare any advertisements for institutional approval; Prepare correspondence to potential sources for patient accrual; Become the liaison between sources of referral (i.e. clinical staff, community groups and referring physicians) and Principal Investigator; Screen patients for inclusion/exclusion criteria; Verify informed consent procedures. Conduct of Study Schedule patient visits, laboratory tests and procedures; Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, dispense investigational drugs per protocol and AU requirements' Obtain laboratory samples; Obtain vital signs, perform ECGs when required and assist physician with physical examinations; Conduct Good Clinical Practices. Medical Management Assess patient's general health; Accurately report all adverse events within required time frame to sponsor and IRB; Notify Principal Investigator of patient's condition; Provide assistance to Principal Investigators for management of adverse events; Schedule any required follow-up procedures for resolution of adverse events. Study Documentation & CRF Completion Help maintain all FDA and sponsor required regulatory documents; Ensure documentation and reporting of required procedures/tests and study information; Accurately complete source documents; Work with data coordinators to accurately complete case report forms and other data entry in a timely manner; Enter patient information into OnCore. Reports & Financial Documentation Complete all reports, including the annual study continuation report required by IRB; prepare forms and submit Investigational New Drug (IND) Safety Reports to the IRB Other Duties Perform all other related duties/tasks as needed.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of two years of clinical experience in a specialized area; Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification. OR Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia with a minimum of six years of clinical experience in a specialized area; Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health-related field or life sciences with ten years' experience in oncology or clinical research; CCRC certification or eligibility; Oncology Nurse Certification; Knowledge of federally funded projects, industry-sponsored projects and investigator-initiated studies.

ABILITIES Flexible and well-organized Ability to maintain confidentiality and to set priorities Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases Must be experienced in performing blood draws, preparing specimens, and familiar with medical terminology

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position) Pay Band: B13 Salary Range: $68,500/annually - $87,300/annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 7/21/26 - Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. " Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success". Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.