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Research Nurse Supervisor - GI Medical Oncology
Research Nurse Supervisor
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within GI Medical Oncology, the Research Nurse Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing clinical research protocols, coordinating protocol patient care, and supporting research operations that advance innovative cancer treatments. The Supervisor, Research Nurse serves as a key leader in ensuring the successful execution of research studies while maintaining high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.
At UT MD Anderson, the Research Nurse Supervisor partners with investigators, research staff, and clinical teams to support protocol management, staff development, quality assurance activities, and operational excellence. This position combines clinical expertise, leadership, and research knowledge to help advance the mission of ending cancer.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, experience in clinical research and oncology nursing, and applicable certifications such as Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) and Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or a comparable credential. Candidates who have demonstrated leadership, mentoring, project management, or supervisory experience in a research environment will be well positioned for success in this role.
Salary Range: $111,000 (minimum) - $139,000 (midpoint) - $167,000 (maximum)
The typical work schedule is Days.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, this role provides the opportunity to lead impactful clinical research efforts that contribute directly to advances in cancer care. The position offers meaningful leadership responsibilities, professional development opportunities, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to help shape research nursing excellence while supporting a mission-driven environment that values growth, innovation, and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Clinical Research Protocol Management
• Manage the effective operation of multiple department protocols as designated by the Department Chair in collaboration with principal investigators or study sponsors.
• Provide overall coordination and facilitation of research activities and protocol patient care.
• Oversee enrollment and patient care activities for assigned protocols.
• Collect and input protocol data into appropriate research sources and systems.
• Participate in and support monitoring visits related to assigned protocols.
• Maintain a reduced patient and protocol workload while fulfilling supervisory responsibilities.
Personnel Leadership & Development
• Mentor and educate newly hired research nurses.
• Partner with the Research Nurse Manager to develop training plans for new research nurses.
• Provide orientation to departmental and clinic operations.
• Educate staff on research nursing skills and protocol management requirements.
• Oversee initial protocol assignments for newly hired research nurses.
• Serve as a resource for less experienced research nurses and assist with complex research-related questions and situations.
Operational Supervision
• Serve as a resource for all research nurses during the Research Nurse Manager’s absence.
• Make personnel-related decisions in the absence of the Research Nurse Manager.
• Manage and evaluate staff productivity and performance.
• Assess and address staff training and development needs.
• Provide back-up coverage for research nurses during absences.
• Complete annual performance evaluations.
• Conduct coaching and counseling sessions as appropriate.
• Prepare written performance-related documentation as needed.
Quality Assurance
• Collaborate with the Research Nurse Manager to conduct quality assurance reviews of selected cases.
• Perform quality reviews during periods of coverage for assigned research nurses when appropriate.
• Support compliance with research protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
Education & Program Coordination
• Coordinate training activities related to research protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Plan and develop educational programs for professional and ancillary staff.
• Promote consistent protocol implementation and research best practices across the department.
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Four years Registered nursing experience to include one year of research nursing and one year of lead/mentor, project management or supervisory experience.
- Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
- Preferred: Experience in clinical research and oncology nursing.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
- Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
