The role involves identifying and enrolling eligible oncology patients for clinical trials and coordinating all protocol-required clinical activities. It also serves as a primary liaison between the clinic team and research personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a current RN license, with 3-5 years of oncology nursing experience. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and experience in clinical research is strongly preferred.
Collaborate with oncology providers and DCN CRCs to identify potentially eligible patients for clinical trials.
Assist with patient screening according to study eligibility criteria.
Participate in the informed consent process in coordination with DCN research staff and investigators.
Educate patients and families regarding clinical trial participation, procedures, and expectations. Clinical Trial Coordination
Coordinate and facilitate protocol-required clinical activities, including research-related visits, procedures, and assessments.
Ensure all protocol-required interventions are completed and appropriately documented.
Coordinate study-related care with infusion center staff, pharmacy, laboratory services, and other departments as needed.
Facilitate acquisition, processing, storage, and shipment of research specimens, including tissue and blood samples. Patient Monitoring and Follow-Up
Conduct protocol-required patient assessments during study visits.
Identify and promptly notify the DCN Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)Adverse Events (AE) and Serious Adverse Events (SAE) in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Support ongoing patient follow-up and coordinate with DCN CRCs to ensure protocol compliance. Regulatory and Data Management Support
Serve as the primary local contact for treatment and non-treatment clinical trial submissions, coordinating across DCN regulatory team, Medical Director, Institutional Leadership, Research Review Committee (RRC), and Signatory Official (SO) to ensure timely protocol review and approval
Maintain and provide timely access to relevant medical records and protocol-required documentation.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
On-Site Childcare
Career Growth And Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Savings Programs
Ensure study data and source documentation are accurate, complete, and available for review by DCN research staff and regulatory entities.
Provide DCN research staff with access to paper and electronic medical records as required by protocol deadlines and governing organizations.
Assist with documentation and reporting of protocol deviations and violations. Investigational Product Support
Ensure use of correct research-specific chemotherapy order templates, separate from standard-of-care orders, for investigational drug dispensing.
Ensure proper handling, documentation, and coordination related to investigational agents in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
Coordinate with pharmacy for storage, administration, accountability, and disposal of investigational products as required. Communication and Collaboration
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings and calls with the DCN research staff and CRCs to review clinical trial activity.
Serve as a liaison between the clinic team and DCN research personnel to facilitate communication and operational efficiency.
Support education of clinic staff regarding clinical trial workflows and protocol requirements when appropriate. Research Operations Support
Demonstrate understanding of research vs. standard-of-care billing and collaborate with DCN and the billing team to ensure compliant study billing.
Assist with the coordination and logistics for research specimen collection, including acquisition of supplies and shipping materials (e.g., dry ice).
Ensure all protocol-required patient materials such as diaries, questionnaires, and assessments are collected and maintained appropriately.
Complete required human subjects’ protection training and study-specific training within designated timelines. Qualifications Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field, preferred. Licensure
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state. Experience
Minimum 3–5 years of oncology nursing experience required.
Experience in oncology clinical research or clinical trials is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of oncology clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human subject protection.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Ability to coordinate complex care across multiple departments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical research documentation systems. Careers At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way. Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need. We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health. Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That’s why we offer: Competitive compensation Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare Flexible scheduling Exclusive savings programs Career growth and advancement opportunities If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today! Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system. We are a community owned and controlled not-for-profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation. Here at Scotland Health Care System, we understand that healthcare is evolving. Advances in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide you the best care possible. Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises. Our Beliefs About Our Future: To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service. Limited opportunities to pursue Smart Growth will necessitate us focusing our strategic efforts and resource allocation decisions.
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