The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention.
Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson's worldwide reputation for cancer care. As a Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care. Our values are caring, integrity, discovery, safety and stewardship.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Clinical Protocol Operation Management:
Serves as an advocate for proper conduct, management and compliance of advanced, complex research protocols. Works with IBC research director and/or PI to open new studies, and effectively organize multidisciplinary and multi-institutional protocols. Actively participates in concept review process, protocol review at IRB submission, IBC quality assurance(QA) activities and audits.
Demonstrates fiscal accountability i.e., track charge capture, monitor budgetary requirements, knowledgeable of appropriate billing procedures and issues, protocol cost analysis and budget contract requirements (accrual notification, CRF completion for payment etc.).
Oversees protocol-related research activity of research nurses, study coordinators; and effectively collaborates with data management and regulatory personnel at all phases of research, to ensure sharing knowledge of the research process, available resources, and compliance with all standards, policies, and quality measures.
In collaboration with leadership, will assess and score each protocol so appropriate personnel can be assigned trials to balance work for the team. Works with the Research nurse/Clinical Study Coordinator as a shared responsibility for the effective operation of clinical and correlative research protocols, matching skill set and balancing workload of team. Leads interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary team, implementing change to meet protocol goals.
Communicates effectively to coordinate, evaluate and follows all clinical trials for the assigned team, providing input and direction as needed. Provides documentation in the patient's medical record or recruitment log per protocol and institutional requirements. Identifies and develops methods of patient recruitment with study team.
Acts as a liaison with PI, sponsors, monitors, institutions and/or pharmaceutical companies with whom we conduct research studies. Maintains knowledge of the research process and resources available for efficient management of research projects.
Data Oversight and Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement:
Maintains oversight of current and accurate data, including registration, on-study, response, evaluability, off treatment, and off study information for each assigned protocol. Adequately meets deadlines as defined by the sponsor, IRB and/or principal investigator. Submits internal and external safety reports in a timely manner.
Works with data lead to identify needed skill training. Reviews protocol-related data as documented in the medical record and performs mini audits to ensure data is accurately entered into sponsor or Redcap database (PI initiated study).
Manages complex data functions, timely reporting of adverse events and protocol responses/outcomes. Demonstrates accountability for protocol data management outcomes, analysis and audits as needed or required.
Provides or assists with complex data reports, assists with data analysis and quality assurance.
Collaborate with the Clinical Study Coordinator and Research Data Coordinator to assist or train research staff team to use accurate and efficient methods for collection and evaluation of data.
Coordinate clinical research data and regulatory audit process to ensure the integrity of protocol management and data. Ensure that research staff uses appropriate tools to document protocol-related costs and information needed for charge capture.
Administrative/Supervisory:
Supervises and oversees training of research activity for clinical protocol hires, research nurses and research staff as assigned. Manages and assists research nurses in protocol management, clinical content tool/treatment plans, and coverage determination review.
Responsible for hiring, supervision, training and development, discipline and correction as needed, and coverage when short-staffed. Completes performance evaluations of personnel supervised in a timely manner: Helps establish goals each fiscal year and evaluates performance at regular intervals.
Assures that policies/procedures of the institution are communicated to research staff, formally and informally by written and/or verbal means when needed.
Professional Development, Education/Team Orientation:
Coordinate the training and development of personnel in the research nursing area, with emphasis on effective orientation and continuing education. Ensure documentation of orientation and educational activities of clinical research staff. Monitors staff compliance with training requirements
Ensures effective protocol related education for patient and multidisciplinary team members. Regularly manages and participates in Research Staff and Faculty/Research meetings. Participates in program and departmental committees to share information with IBC/BMO research staff.
Provides professional and ancillary staff education concerning research protocols by presenting in-services in clinic and inpatient units and by providing clearly understood directions to staff for new guidelines or standard operating procedures. Presents data from clinical trials in publication and or formal oral presentations. Coordinates educational activities for the research staff.
Proactively seeks out educational opportunities and presents findings to research staff teams. Mentor clinical research staff to develop through participation in professional organizations, committees, journal presentations, seminars or conferences.
Communication/Respect:
Uses proactive and effective communication skills in complex patient/research situations to achieve optimal resolutions. Serves as a single point-of-contact for all parties involved in the research process to establish an environment that fosters positive interpersonal relationships. Recognizes diversity and is sensitive to be able to maximize outcomes.
Promotes excellent service to patients, monitors, sponsors and multidisciplinary colleagues. Adheres to attendance policy and coverage guidelines.
Communicates professionally with colleagues, is respectful of individual differences, and resolves issues quickly. Effective problem-solving skills to work with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and multi-institutional teams to coordinate shared protocols.
Clinical Practice, Clinic Operations, and IBC Program Support:
Manages IBC Clinical operations; Coordinates weekly IBC Multi team clinic scheduling, new IBC patient referrals and IBC QA management for the team.
Accountable for patient care outcomes. Applies specialty certification and/or knowledge in clinical practice. Documents patient care and outcomes per institutional, federal and protocol standards. Maintains current CPR or BCLS certification.
Manage and participate in Research Nurse functions for assigned protocols. Identifies and provides patient and family educational needs regarding treatment management, evaluation and follow- up in clinical trials through talking with patients' person -to-person or by telephone and/or through written educational material. If necessary, administers investigational medications, following acceptable nursing procedures/guidelines.
Collects and properly identifies special lab specimens as required by protocol by drawing blood and collecting specimens provided by patients, following accepted nursing and laboratory procedures/guidelines. Orders protocol - related tests, procedures and works with CIT to obtain pathology slides and/or blocks, as needed.
Participates and support IBC program special projects as needed by the Program. Supports research nurses/study coordinator activities, performing all duties, as necessary.
EDUCATION
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Four years of registered nursing experience to include one year of research nursing and one year of lead/mentor, project management or supervisory experience.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
All of the following:
Current State of Texas professional nursing license (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
OTHER
Required:
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 166487
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 98,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 147,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No

#LI-Hybrid