Oncology Research Nursing Professional

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.