Scotland Health Research Nurse Liaison Oncology

Department:
Scotland Memorial Hospital - Oncology: Radiation

Status:
Full time

Shift:
1st (United States of America)

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Hybrid schedule

Job Description:

Patient Identification and Enrollment
• Collaborate with oncology providers and DCN CRCs to identify potentially eligible patients for clinical trials.
• Assist with patient screening according to study eligibility criteria.
• Participate in the informed consent process in coordination with DCN research staff and investigators.
• Educate patients and families regarding clinical trial participation, procedures, and expectations.
Clinical Trial Coordination
• Coordinate and facilitate protocol-required clinical activities, including research-related visits, procedures, and assessments.
• Ensure all protocol-required interventions are completed and appropriately documented.
• Coordinate study-related care with infusion center staff, pharmacy, laboratory services, and other departments as needed.
• Facilitate acquisition, processing, storage, and shipment of research specimens, including tissue and blood samples.
Patient Monitoring and Follow-Up
• Conduct protocol-required patient assessments during study visits.
• Identify and promptly notify the DCN Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)Adverse Events (AE) and Serious Adverse Events (SAE) in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Support ongoing patient follow-up and coordinate with DCN CRCs to ensure protocol compliance.
Regulatory and Data Management Support
• Serve as the primary local contact for treatment and non-treatment clinical trial submissions, coordinating across DCN regulatory team, Medical Director, Institutional Leadership, Research Review Committee (RRC), and Signatory Official (SO) to ensure timely protocol review and approval
• Maintain and provide timely access to relevant medical records and protocol-required documentation.
• Ensure study data and source documentation are accurate, complete, and available for review by DCN research staff and regulatory entities.
• Provide DCN research staff with access to paper and electronic medical records as required by protocol deadlines and governing organizations.
• Assist with documentation and reporting of protocol deviations and violations.
Investigational Product Support
• Ensure use of correct research-specific chemotherapy order templates, separate from standard-of-care orders, for investigational drug dispensing.
• Ensure proper handling, documentation, and coordination related to investigational agents in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate with pharmacy for storage, administration, accountability, and disposal of investigational products as required.
Communication and Collaboration
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings and calls with the DCN research staff and CRCs to review clinical trial activity.
• Serve as a liaison between the clinic team and DCN research personnel to facilitate communication and operational efficiency.
• Support education of clinic staff regarding clinical trial workflows and protocol requirements when appropriate.
Research Operations Support
• Demonstrate understanding of research vs. standard-of-care billing and collaborate with DCN and the billing team to ensure compliant study billing.
• Assist with the coordination and logistics for research specimen collection, including acquisition of supplies and shipping materials (e.g., dry ice).
• Ensure all protocol-required patient materials such as diaries, questionnaires, and assessments are collected and maintained appropriately.
• Complete required human subjects' protection training and study-specific training within designated timelines.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field, preferred.
Licensure
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
Experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of oncology nursing experience required.
• Experience in oncology clinical research or clinical trials is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of oncology clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human subject protection.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to coordinate complex care across multiple departments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical research documentation systems.

Careers

At Scotland Health Care System, we're proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.

Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need.

We offer a full spectrum of services-including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care-along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women's health.

Our culture is built on caring-for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That's why we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare
• Flexible scheduling
• Exclusive savings programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you're looking for more than just a job-if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference-Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today!