Research Nurse - Thoracic H&N Med Onc - Rsch

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Nurse to support the coordination and management of clinical research protocols. Within [Department information not provided], the Research Nurse plays an important role in supporting research study implementation, ensuring protocol compliance, and contributing to high-quality patient care. The Research Nurse collaborates with research teams and study participants while maintaining adherence to institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal regulations.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Nurse position directly supports the organization's research mission through clinical oversight, patient monitoring, protocol execution, and regulatory compliance. The Research Nurse serves as a key contributor to both research outcomes and participant safety.

The ideal candidate will possess the education, experience, and licensure required to perform professional nursing responsibilities within a clinical research environment. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to support research protocol implementation, deliver patient-centered care, communicate effectively with patients and research teams, and maintain compliance with institutional, regulatory, and protocol requirements.

Salary Range: $77,500 - $97,000 - $116,500

Why Us?
As a Research Nurse at UT MD Anderson, you will contribute directly to advancing cancer research while supporting the care and safety of patients participating in clinical studies. This role offers opportunities for professional development, research experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful contributions to innovative clinical research initiatives while supporting work-life balance and career growth.
• 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.

Responsibilities
Clinical Research & Patient Care
• Assist with the clinical and operational management of research protocols • Support the implementation and coordination of designated research studies • Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal regulations • Monitor, assess, and support patients participating in clinical research studies • Demonstrate clinical competence while adhering to institutional guidelines and protocol policies • Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with institutional, federal, and protocol standards

Education & Team Orientation
• Apply teaching and learning principles to address patient and family educational needs • Identify opportunities to expand professional knowledge and research-related competencies • Participate in educational and professional development activities • Support team orientation and ongoing learning initiatives as appropriate

Communication & Professional Practice
• Use effective and appropriate communication skills when interacting with patients • Accept and incorporate constructive feedback into professional practice and performance improvement efforts • Locate, interpret, and utilize institutional and departmental policies and procedures as needed • Foster respectful and professional interactions with patients, colleagues, and research team members

Additional Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental, clinical, and research objectives • Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and applicable institutional standards • Support research protocol execution and patient care activities for clinical research participants