Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Oncology Research Coordinator

Oncology Research Coordinator APRN

Position Summary

The APRN Oncology Research Coordinator will provide advanced clinical and research support for therapeutic cancer clinical trials conducted at Grady Health System in collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine. The role combines direct patient care with coordination of complex oncology research protocols, with a focus on safety, protocol adherence, and high-quality data collection. Epic EHR experience is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted APRN license in the State of Georgia (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date).
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse (e.g., FNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP, or oncology-focused certification, as applicable).
• Minimum of 2–3 years of oncology clinical experience.
• At least 1–2 years of experience conducting therapeutic cancer clinical trials in an academic or hospital-based setting (or equivalent combination of clinical and research experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge of oncology treatment regimens, adverse event management, and supportive care principles.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and ethical principles related to human subjects research.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple protocols and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills with diverse patient populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an APRN in an oncology research or clinical trials setting.
• Experience with Epic EHR in an inpatient and/or ambulatory oncology environment.
• Oncology-specific nursing certification (e.g., AOCNP, OCN) or clinical research certification (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA).
• Experience working in safety-net or academic medical center environments and with underserved populations.

Description of Job Duty

Key Responsibilities

Clinical and Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of oncology research participants, including history, physical examinations, and symptom management within scope of APRN practice.
• Provide patient and family education regarding study participation, treatment plans, potential side effects, and supportive care needs.
• Collaborate with oncologists and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care during trial participation.
• Prescribe and manage supportive medications and interventions per collaborative practice agreement, as applicable to institutional policy and state regulations.

Research Coordination and Trial Management

• Coordinate all aspects of assigned therapeutic cancer clinical trials, from start-up through close-out, including screening, enrollment, and follow-up of participants.
• Ensure strict adherence to study protocols, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform and document protocol-specific assessments, procedures, and evaluations (e.g., toxicity assessments, performance status, concomitant medications).
• Accurately collect, document, and report study data in case report forms and electronic data capture systems, ensuring data quality and query resolution.
• Assist with feasibility assessments, study start-up activities, and site initiation visits as needed.

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including IRB submissions, protocol amendments, safety reports, and continuing reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date essential documents and study regulatory binders in accordance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
• Monitor and promptly report adverse events and serious adverse events per protocol, institutional, and sponsor guidelines.

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as a clinical and research resource for investigators, research staff, nursing, and other clinical teams regarding oncology protocols.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, tumor boards, and research team huddles to review patient status and study progress.
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, monitors, and institutional departments (pharmacy, lab, radiology) to ensure smooth trial operations.

Electronic Health Record (Epic) and Documentation

• Utilize Epic EHR to document clinical care, research-related encounters, orders, and study-related information in alignment with institutional standards.
• Integrate research workflows into the EHR, including appropriate research flags, orders, and documentation for study participants.

Key skills/competency

• Oncology Clinical Trials
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Patient Assessment
• Adverse Event Management
• Clinical Research
• Regulatory Compliance
• Epic EHR
• Patient Education
• Interpersonal Skills