Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
GU Precision Oncology
VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Nurse to support clinical care and research activities for Veterans with prostate, bladder, kidney, and, occasionally, other cancers. Working under the overall direction of the Principal Investigator and research leadership, the nurse collaborates with clinical providers, research staff, Pharmacy, Pathology, Genetic Counseling, and participating VA sites.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Research Related Responsibilities
· Coordinate care for Veterans with cancers, mainly genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers.
· Identify and screen patients who may be eligible for precision oncology services, molecular testing, germline testing, and clinical trials.
· Collaborate with oncology providers, Pharmacy, Pathology, Genetic Counseling, and other clinical services to coordinate testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
· Educate patients and caregivers about treatment options, testing, research opportunities, and ongoing care plans.
· Perform protocol-required nursing assessments and monitor for adverse events, side effects, or changes in clinical status.
· Serve as a patient advocate and resource, helping Veterans navigate complex cancer care and facilitating access to services across VISN 1 sites.
· Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and other clinical meetings to support high-quality cancer care.
Research and Project Management Responsibilities:
· Coordinate and manage clinical research activities in accordance with study protocols, VA policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human subjects protections requirements.
· Screen, recruit, enroll, and retain participants for clinical trials and other research studies.
· Obtain informed consent and HIPAA authorization as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
· Coordinate study visits, laboratory testing, specimen collection, investigational drug activities, and protocol-required follow-up.
· Collect, enter, and maintain accurate study data and documentation.
· Prepare and maintain regulatory files and assist with protocol submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, monitoring visits, and audits.
· Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, coordinating centers, and participating VA sites to ensure protocol compliance and timely completion of study activities.
· Support research program operations, including study tracking, performance metrics, reporting, education, and quality improvement activities.
· Coordinate multi-site research studies, including study start-up activities, regulatory submissions, site onboarding, and activation processes
· Manage study tracking, communications, meeting coordination, and other administrative and operational tasks necessary to ensure efficient study conduct and compliance with applicable requirements.
Basic Requirements (Title 38 RN)
· U.S. Citizenship (unless non-citizen appointment is authorized when qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
· Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
· Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
· English language proficiency (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in oncology, clinical research, precision medicine, care coordination, or patient navigation.
· Knowledge of informed consent, human-subject protections, research documentation, and clinical-trial activities.
· Experience working with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
· Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and attention to detail.