RN Study Coordinator - Cancer Center

The RN Study Coordinator (RN) is accountable for the coordination and delivery of nursing care, including direct patient care, research participant/family education in clinical and research settings. The RN is responsible for managing and/or participating in all phases of the research process. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the research participant and family, as appropriate. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Care and Professional Performance provide a basis for practice. The RN understands and advocates for human subject rights.

Work is primarily self-directed with guidance from the staff physicians and/or principal investigators. The RN participates in designing, organizing, and monitoring protocols; assists with grant applications, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts; and plans for and participates in staff education in areas where protocols will be carried out. 

The RN assesses research participants, investigates abnormal patterns of adverse events and laboratory results, and reports appropriately. The RN interacts with other departments to develop systems/procedures for coordinating phases of study protocols that comply with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines for study data collection, storage, retrieval, and participant medical tests and procedures.

This position requires candidates to live within 100 miles of the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville campus.  This position is not eligible for relocation reimbursement.   

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Mayo Clinic does not participate in the OPT Stem program.  

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program with either an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters.

Additional Qualifications :

A degree in Nursing with extensive knowledge of research study design, development, and disease process is preferred. Certification from an appropriate accredited certifying body (e.g. ACRP or SOCRA) is strongly preferred. Minimum of two years previous RN experience in ambulatory and/or acute care settings preferred. Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills. Must be able to use critical thinking skills. Must be able to acquire knowledge and proficiency in data management, statistical methods, computer-related systems and hardware, and software configurations are preferred at onset, but must be acquired within two years of acceptance. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the clinical and/or research settings.

Rate of Pay Based on Education : 

Associates- $29.94 - $44.97 / hour

Bachelors- $33.71 - $50.62 / hour 

Masters- $34.75 - $52.11 / hour

License or Certification :

Current Florida RN license. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Any additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Preference given to candidates with experience in Research, Oncology, Case Management, or Transplant RN experience.  

Compensation Detail: Rate of Pay Based on Education : Associates- $29.94 - $44.97 / hour Bachelors- $33.71 - $50.62 / hour Masters- $34.75 - $52.11 / hour