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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 85 posted nursing roles in Oakland, California rates. This role sits in the 73rd percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 46% above the Oakland, California median for nursing roles.
The Oncology Research Nursing Professional coordinates care for patients enrolled in cancer clinical trials and ensures accurate conduct of research protocols. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient assessments, treatment plans, and protocol adherence across the continuum of care.
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) We are please to share that this position is part of the Stanford Medicine Sutter Health Cancer Center!
A Brief Overview The Oncology Research Nursing Professional (ORNP) –is a Registered Nurse (RN) who works collaboratively with Clinical Research Staff including, but not limited to Physicians, Clinical Research Associates (CRA), APPs, Clinical Nurses, Pharmacists, and clinic staff to coordinate care for an assigned population of patients who are enrolled into cancer center clinical research trials.
As the research expert of the multi-disciplinary team, the ORNP works independently and is accountable for the accurate conduct of their assigned cancer research protocol portfolio.
Primary activities include educating the multi-disciplinary team on the protocol, setting up the operational workflows and ensuring the conduct of the research in adherence of good clinical practices.
The ORNP works with the PIs on the assessment, management, and coordination of research patient care across the continuum of care (outpatient, inpatient and home) including triage of phone calls and proactive patient communication.
The Oncology Research Nurse Professional –serves to educate patients and families on the clinical trial treatments, required testing, and protocol specific visits and expectations.
Serves as lead for the disease center research portfolio and works with the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRCs) on the implementation, coordination, and documentation of trial specific requirements in alignment with all clinical trial and operational requirements.
What you will do Clinical Trial Management Collaborates with the investigator and serves as lead on study patient screening, eligibility determination and enrollment assessments on assigned clinical trials, including documentation of criteria specified in the clinical trial.
Uses independent judgement to assess, identify, and prioritize clinical information to physician, NP, PA and other clinicians for patients who are being evaluated and/or enrolled in a clinical trial.
Assesses and documents signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, changes in physical or psychological condition and general appearance in accordance with the research protocol assuring that the documentation is complete and accurate to avoid protocol deviations.
Manage patient/family phone calls – collaborating with MD, NP and/or PA as needed to obtain orders for the management of the patient.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BSN or higher nursing degree and possess at least 5 years of nursing experience or 3 years in an oncology research role. A valid California Registered Nurse license and BLS certification are required, with oncology-specific certifications preferred.
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Mentoring
Triage
Relationship building
Project management
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Patient education
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder management
Data documentation
Clinical research
Informed consent
Oncology nursing
Clinical trial management
Protocol compliance
Good clinical practice
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$84 - $111/hr
Location
Oakland, California
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
Manages and communicates all aspects of care as defined by the research protocol with the physician and other health care professionals and research team members.
Collaborates with CRC to assure that therapeutic clinical trial flag is placed on the patient during active treatment.
Removes flag when patient is removed from clinical trial participation or when treatment is complete.
Plans, coordinates, and completes randomization (if applicable), patient assessments (toxicity assessment, diagnostic tests, and questionnaires), treatments and follow up care according to the defined protocol treatment plan (ensuring protocol adherence).
Demonstrates ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively and attention to detail to avoid protocol deviations.
Informed Consent Process Manages the consent process to ensure it is performed in compliance with institutional, FDA, IRB, clinical trial sponsor and other applicable regulations.
Oversees and participates in the education of the patient regarding the clinical trial – documenting the education regarding the clinical trial in the medical record.
Alerts principal investigator of any concerns raised by the patient during the informed consent process.
Assures that the signed consent for the protocol is scanned timely into the medical record and aligns with institutional and sponsor processes for the clinical trial.
Protocol Compliance Oversees and assists the CRCs with internal or external study monitors visits, site visits and study close-outs; and collaborates on the review of documentation during protocol audits.
Develops protocol specific Beacon order sets (or paper if needed) in collaboration with the investigational pharmacy, nursing and principal investigator for therapeutic clinical trials.
Assures that the orders are reviewed, approved and posted in Clinical Trials on Line (CTOL).
Oversees and promotes compliance with protocol procedures and processes as outlined in the clinical trial.
Collaborates with scheduling staff to assure that future appointments for the patients (follow up visits and diagnostic testing) are scheduled correctly and timely.
Develops and provides education to nursing staff as applicable regarding the clinical trial to assure that the protocol treatment plan is followed and that the medications are administered safely and as outlined in the clinical trial.
Other Follows all institutional and regulatory guidelines, policies and procedures when providing care.
Ensures adherence to GCP, ICH, FDA and other regulatory agencies in the conduct of clinical research.
Provides care within the California Nurse Practice Act.
Delivers population specific care taking into consideration issues related to age, culture and other social issues.
Ensures work environment is organized and functions efficiently.
Participates in a collaborative, positive work environment as demonstrated through teamwork.
Demonstrates a level of professional practice that supports the delivery of appropriate care and positive working relationship within the disease cluster team and through the medical center.
Maintains current knowledge and awareness of organizational and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Designs and provides training and guidance to operational teams.
Accountable for the assessment of feasibility, workflow design, set-up and implementation of research specific programs and projects.
Assist Principal Investigators in protocol development; contribute to analysis and interpretation of clinical results as appropriate; and present at local, regional and national research meetings/conferences as appropriate.
Reports on activities and outcomes proactively.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested, functioning independently and follows through on assigned projects.
Manages multiple clinical research tasks and projects simultaneously across various platforms.
Interacts with senior and executive level staff and acts as the subject matter expert for clinical research matters.
Acts as a preceptor/mentor for new research staff members and/or students as applicable.
Communicates vetted clinical research information at all levels of the organization and with internal/external vendors as noted below.
Internal Contacts: Disease program lead physician, NP, PA, Clinical Pharmacist, shared services staff and other health care professionals who may be involved in the care of assigned patients.
External Contacts: Outside MD, Pharmaceutical sponsor (if applicable), home care agencies and/or community resources as applicable.
Education Qualifications BSN or higher-level nursing degree required MSN highly preferred Masters in research or healthcare related field preferred
Experience Qualifications 5 plus years nursing experience required
OR- 3+ years in an oncology research nurse role required. 2 or more years of experience in oncology. Experience in clinical research, research, ICU, other intensive care setting, pediatrics, case management or nurse navigation preferred. Human subjects’ protection and Good Clinical Practices training (can be completed after hire). Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate vetted information at all levels of the organization and with internal/external vendors. Ability to be highly- and multi- task focused while managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously across various platforms. Ability to understand information flow and solve problems under pressure. Ability to manage conflict resolution. Ability to adapt and troubleshoot in a unique and quickly changing, fast-paced environment. Ability to work with ambiguity. Expert with Outlook scheduling, web ex, telepresence and other technology. Experience working in a team environment Experience interacting with senior and executive level staff. Experience managing work and relationships in a volatile environment. Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills. Independent, critical thinker. Demonstration of advanced written, verbal communication and facilitation skills. Read, understand, comprehend instructions with minimal directions. Understand and respond to multiple personalities and work/management styles. Resource management/utilization knowledge in projects. Financial and business acumen. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in the specific tools that are available and required as part of the organizations research management information system, analytics and metric management.
Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Previous experience as an oncology research RN or clinical research in a related field Masters in a research related degree
Licenses and Certifications California Registered Nurse (RN) license American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification OCN - Oncology Nursing Certification preferred CCRP - Cert Clin Resch Professional preferred ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification within 1 Year ACRP - Association of Clinical Research Professionals preferred .
These principles apply to ALL employees
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination #LI-BS1 Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $83.98 - $111.27 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
Market context
California nursing roles remain highly competitive
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
