Job Details

Oncology Clincl Research Nurse

Position Number: 7060243
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Oncology Clincl Research Nurse

Job ID: 296864
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

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. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

The candidate is needed to assist with Cancer Care Delivery Research (CCDR) implementation and will participate in planning, implementation, data collection, data entry oversight, and will be responsible for careful and exact documentation within the grant and institutional guidelines. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with study protocols, reviewing charts and screening potential study participants, conducting study procedures, reading lab results, obtaining informed consent, collecting and entering study data, preparing and maintaining documents, and assuring that all studies are compliant with institutional and regulatory compliance standards, including IRB and federal guidelines. The candidate will serve as an advocate for patients and their families, and uses the philosophy of family-centered care, creating an environment where patients and families actively participate in their care.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist with preparation and implementation of clinical research protocols: Assist in reviewing clinical research protocols for feasibility. Assess and coordinate required resources for protocol conduct. IRB regulatory documentation and oversight.

Collect and document subject data: Assure documentation of protocol required procedure results, reports and data sheets.Complete and submit case report forms, serious adverse event reports, queries, and other study related documents in a timely manner/ by due date.

Assure protocol compliance: Assure scheduling of protocol required visits and procedures. Educate subject, and appropriate family and staff regarding protocol treatments, requirements,
and responsibilities. Assure subject receives and instruct in use of protocol required materials which may include: medications, subject diaries, surveys, etc. Provide subject with contact information for the study and take calls and answer questions from subjects and care givers. Review subject/staff compliance for each study visit. Obtain results of protocol required procedures, document, and report results to investigator/physician and others as appropriate.Correspond as appropriate with protocol subjects, sponsors, investigators, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, oncology providers, and other personnel and institutions as appropriate. Assure collection, processing, and appropriate shipping of study required specimens and materials if applicable.

Patient accrual: Assist in preparation and distribution of study eligibility information. Assess potential subjects for eligibility. Assist with obtaining patient consent, review consent for completion, provide copy of consent to patient and pharmacy (if appropriate), and file copies as required by institution, sponsor and other essential offices. Assure protocol required eligibility procedures are scheduled and results obtained and documented within protocol time lines. Complete eligibility documents and assure enrollment.

Assists with scheduling and preparing for audits by sponsors and other regulatory boards

Attend staff training and research meetings. Participate in project planning and development of pilot CCDR research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principals

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Project management experience in an academic or hospital/clinical setting.

Institutional knowledge or experience in higher education with the variety of types of projects that serve the educational, research, and service missions.

Project Management Professional certification (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

Experience with Waterfall project management methodology.

Experience in using Microsoft Project or another scheduling software.

Experience in human research setting, data entry, and collection.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, multi-tasking, organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases.

Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite often interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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: 4/6/26 - 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. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

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 completed 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 judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

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 every day 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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