Research Nurse Manager

This is a full-time position within the Tulane Cancer Center (TCC) Clinical Trials Office (CTO). The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the quality of clinical care and adherence to clinical research protocols. The Manager, Clinical Research Nursing has oversight of clinical research operations, including resolution of research barriers and clinical operations, liaising between the research and clinical team, and ensuring protocol compliance and patient safety. This position manages all research nursing and the direct care of participants enrolled in TCC clinical trials. Responsibilities include direct supervision of patient-facing clinical research nurses and coordinators, process improvement initiatives that enhance protocol compliance, and education and training for all clinical research functions. Knowledge of clinical research data collection and clinical data report preparation
Ability to obtain and maintain hospital credentials
High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment are required
Ability to interact and communicate with senior leadership and physician investigators
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Proactively resolve issues in a timely manner
Excellent customer service orientation
Deadline oriented; work well under pressure
Current Louisiana RN license
Bachelor's Degree required
A minimum of six years nursing experience
Four years of oncology nursing experience
Two years of clinical research experience
Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice preferred
OCN Certification
Research certification (e.g., CCRP, ACRP, etc.)
Prior supervisory experience in oncology research
Previous clinical research experience at an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center