Part-Time Clinical Research Nurse

Clinical Research Nurse

About the Role

Central Ohio Urology is seeking a compassionate, organized Registered Nurse to support our bladder and prostate cancer clinical trial programs. This part-time role combines research treatment visits, intravesical bladder instillations, recruitment chart review, and patient navigation.

The Research Nurse works with investigators, study coordinators, bladder and prostate navigators, and Urology and Radiation Oncology teams to help patients access clinical trials and receive coordinated care throughout participation and transition to follow-up care. The ideal candidate works independently, communicates clearly, and manages changing priorities while maintaining patient safety and accurate documentation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Part-time, primarily on-site work supporting scheduled treatment visits and assigned navigation and research activities. Hours and workdays will be established with management. Local travel between designated treatment locations may be required. Occasional off-site or overnight training may be required based on study needs.

Treatment Visits and Patient Care

Prepare for research visits by reviewing protocol requirements, orders, medications, laboratory results, and participant status; escalate concerns to the investigator as appropriate.

Verify participant identity and perform, document, and evaluate required nursing assessments and protocol-specific procedures.

Perform urinary catheterization and administer intravesical therapies in accordance with investigator orders, study protocols, and completed competency requirements.

Prepare, handle, administer, store, and dispose of study treatments in compliance with protocol, safety, and clinic requirements including product verification, use of personal protective equipment, and infection prevention

Monitor participants throughout treatment, identify and document adverse events and clinical changes; facilitate appropriate follow-up and safety reporting.

Provide participant education regarding treatment, side effects, home precautions, protocol compliance, and ongoing care needs; assess and document patient understanding and follow-up needs.

Provide clinical support, including phlebotomy, injections, CT hydration, peripheral IV management, and infusion monitoring within scope of practice and competency.

Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment preparation and administration, dosing details, patient response, education, clinical interventions, and communications in the electronic health record and required study source documentation

Triage participant communications, document clinical interactions, and coordinate follow-up with providers and study personnel.

Support treatment adherence, post-treatment follow-up, and transitions of care for participants completing or discontinuing study participation.

Maintain research treatment areas, including inventory management, supply ordering, expiration-date monitoring, equipment cleaning and disinfection, room restocking, and opening/closing readiness checks; Clean and disinfect equipment and patient-care areas between visits

Monitor and document assigned investigational product storage conditions, temperature logs, eyewash stations, and safety equipment; promptly report and escalate excursions, deficiencies, or other concerns.

Maintain investigational product accountability and related documentation in collaboration with research staff, and communicate inventory, storage, or compliance concerns promptly.

Demonstrate professional, patient-centered service and effective collaboration with patients, caregivers, providers, research staff, pharmacies, and external partners while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Recruitment Navigation & Study Support

Review clinic schedules and medical records to identify and facilitate referral of potential clinical trial candidates.

Collaborate with navigators, investigators, coordinators, physicians, and Radiation Oncology staff to support recruitment, eligibility review, and participant care throughout the study lifecycle.

Provide clinical trial education and support informed consent, enrollment, and participant engagement activities as delegated.

Identify, report, and assist with resolution of protocol deviations, missed assessments, and compliance issues

Complete and maintain required protocol, investigational product, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human subjects protection training.

Support study start-up, protocol implementation, nursing workflow development, and clinical competency activities.

Assist with monitoring visits, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and study performance metrics, including recruitment, treatment adherence, and participant satisfaction.

What We Expect from You

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited RN Program

Current RN Licensure Required

Current Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification, or commitment to obtain certification after hire once ONCC eligibility requirements are met, within a timeframe established with management; maintain certification thereafter.

Strong nursing assessment, clinical judgment, patient education, and written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to interpret and follow detailed protocols, orders, and procedures; perform accurate medication calculations; recognize concerns requiring escalation.

Ability to organize competing priorities, work independently within nursing scope, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Proficiency with electronic health records, basic office software, and electronic tracking tools; willingness to learn research systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in urology, oncology, clinical research, ambulatory treatment, or patient navigation.
• Experience with urinary catheterization, intravesical instillations, IV access, hydration, and phlebotomy.
• Familiarity with bladder and prostate cancer care, clinical trial procedures, and research documentation.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before individuals or groups of people.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

• Other Skills and Abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Adapts easily to various environments
• Ability to follow written protocols, policies, and procedures
• Ability to organize, track, and maintain quality assurance
• Demonstrate a positive, cooperative, and professional attitude towards co-workers and public
• Establish a good rapport with co-workers, providers, and the public

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, and use clinical and office equipment. The role may require frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25.

Work Environment

Work takes place in an outpatient clinical and research office setting and involves patient contact and potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and treatment products. Follow required infection prevention, safe handling, protective equipment, and occupational safety procedures.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

What We Are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”

• Compassion
• Make Someone’s Day
• Collaboration
• Achieve Possibilities Together
• Respect
• Treat people with dignity
• Accountability
• Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services.

With a network of more than 80 locations across seven states, U.S. Urology Partners continues to play a key role in advancing innovation and access to urological services. As a partner to independent, community-based urology practices, U.S. Urology Partners enables them to focus on delivering premier care to the patients they serve and is backed by leading global investor General Atlantic.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or per