Research Nurse Specialist | Clinical Research RN | New York, NY

Research Nurse Specialist

📍 Location: New York, NY (100% Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: None
💰 Compensation: $108,972 – $125,388 Base Salary

Overview

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Research Nurse Specialist to support clinical research studies by coordinating patient care, ensuring protocol compliance, and serving as a key liaison between patients, investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.

This role combines direct patient care with clinical research coordination and offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical research while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Research Coordination

• Coordinate patient participation in clinical research studies.

• Assess patient eligibility for research protocols.

• Review medical histories, laboratory results, and baseline clinical data.

• Coordinate required diagnostic testing and imaging.

Patient Care

• Provide direct nursing care to patients participating in research studies.

• Monitor patients throughout study participation.

• Assess and manage adverse events and treatment-related complications.

• Coordinate follow-up visits and ongoing patient monitoring.

Regulatory & Protocol Compliance

• Educate patients regarding informed consent and study participation.

• Ensure strict adherence to research protocols and study requirements.

• Coordinate required follow-up procedures and protocol-specific assessments.

• Maintain accurate research documentation and patient records.

Clinical Trial Operations

• Monitor investigational medications according to study protocols.

• Perform or coordinate pharmacokinetic studies where required.

• Process, store, and ship laboratory specimens.

• Maintain communication with sponsors, investigators, and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).

Education & Collaboration

• Educate nursing staff regarding clinical research protocols.

• Assist with development of educational materials and clinical policies.

• Participate in continuing education and remain current with advances in research nursing and clinical treatments.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, research teams, laboratory staff, and study sponsors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License

• Approximately 2 years of clinical nursing experience

• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

• Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following are highly desirable:

• Clinical Research Nursing

• Clinical Trials

• Oncology Research

• Academic Medical Centers

• Investigational Drug Studies

• IRB submissions and regulatory documentation

• Research protocol management

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong clinical nursing foundation

• Interest in clinical research and evidence-based medicine

• Experience coordinating patient care within research studies

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

• Ability to educate patients regarding complex research protocols

• Strong collaboration skills with physicians, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to manage regulatory requirements while maintaining exceptional patient care

Target Candidate Backgrounds

Ideal candidates may come from:

• Academic Medical Centers

• Cancer Centers

• Research Hospitals

• University Hospitals

• Large Teaching Hospitals

• Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

Screening Questions

1. Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)?

2. Do you hold a current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license?

3. How many years of clinical nursing experience do you have?

4. Do you have experience supporting clinical research studies or clinical trials?

5. Have you obtained informed consent and coordinated patients through research protocols?

6. Have you worked with IRBs, study sponsors, or investigational drug protocols?

7. Do you have experience monitoring patients for adverse events and protocol compliance?

Interview Process

1. Initial Zoom interview with the Research Nurse Manager.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers where you'll contribute to cutting-edge clinical research while delivering exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside leading physicians and researchers, support innovative clinical trials, and play a key role in advancing medical science within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

Radiation Medicine Therapist (Part-Time) | Radiation Oncology | Boston, MA

Radiation Medicine Therapist

📍 Location: Boston, Massachusetts
🏥 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
🕒 Schedule: Part-Time – 20 Hours per Week
💼 Employment Type: Permanent
💰 Compensation: $89,169 – $115,356
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not Available
✈️ Travel: Not Required

Overview

A leading healthcare organization in Boston is seeking a Radiation Medicine Therapist to join its Radiation Oncology department.

Reporting to the Chief Radiation Medicine Therapist, this position is responsible for safely and accurately delivering prescribed radiation treatments using modern radiation therapy equipment. The successful candidate will prepare and position patients, operate treatment equipment, monitor patients throughout procedures and maintain accurate treatment documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career radiation therapy professional who is committed to delivering compassionate, technically precise and patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

Radiation Therapy Delivery

• Deliver prescribed radiation treatments accurately and safely.

• Review treatment charts to confirm prescriptions, treatment times and prescribed dosages.

• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment according to established procedures.

• Position patients correctly and adjust treatment equipment and controls.

• Place treatment blocks, wedges and other devices as required.

• Operate radiation therapy equipment to administer the prescribed dosage.

• Monitor patients during treatment using visual and intercom systems.

• Verify treatment settings and ensure that all required safety procedures are followed.

Patient Care

• Explain treatment procedures clearly and sensitively to patients.

• Reassure patients and provide guidance regarding expected treatment reactions and the care of irradiated areas.

• Assist patients in transferring from wheelchairs or lifting devices to treatment tables when necessary.

• Monitor patients for physical changes or adverse reactions, including skin changes, nausea and throat discomfort.

• Consult the appropriate physician when a patient’s condition may require assessment before treatment.

• Maintain professional, compassionate and respectful relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and colleagues.

Treatment Planning and Documentation

• Record the precise radiation dosage delivered in each patient’s treatment chart.

• Prepare and update diagrams documenting treatment fields and changes to the original setup.

• Confirm that required blood counts, imaging and verification films are satisfactory and properly recorded.

• Calculate surface, depth, cumulative and total radiation doses when required.

• Assist the Radiation Physicist with patient measurements, contours and treatment-plan verification.

• Maintain complete, accurate and confidential patient records.

Equipment and Department Support

• Inspect equipment safety interlocks according to established procedures.

• Monitor equipment performance and report malfunctions promptly.

• Clean and maintain treatment equipment and clinical work areas.

• Ensure treatment rooms remain appropriately stocked with required supplies.

• Support appointment scheduling, filing and other related clinical or technical duties.

• Participate in patient-care conferences, educational programs and professional meetings.

• Remain current with developments in radiation therapy techniques and technology.

• Follow all applicable infection-control, patient-safety and confidentiality procedures.

• Perform additional related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education in Radiation Medicine or Radiation Therapy from an accredited institution.

• Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures, equipment operation and appropriate equipment setup.

• At least three to six months of relevant practical or on-the-job training.

• Ability to work onsite in Boston for the assigned 20-hour weekly schedule.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to determine the correct equipment and patient setup for radiation treatment.

• Ability to calculate treatment duration and support radiation-dose calculations.

• Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to adverse treatment reactions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to clinical accuracy.

• Effective interpersonal and patient-communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, physicists, technologists and other healthcare professionals.

• Commitment to patient confidentiality, infection control and workplace safety.

Interview Process

1. Virtual interview with the hiring manager.

2. Onsite follow-up interview.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Paid time off

• Additional employee benefits and wellbeing programs

Benefit eligibility may vary according to employment status and scheduled hours.

Organizational Culture

This organization is committed to providing exceptional and equitable care to every patient. Its culture is centred on compassion, respect, inclusion, collaboration and a determination to improve the health of the wider community.

Employees are encouraged to approach challenges with empathy, maintain the highest standards of patient care and contribute to an environment where colleagues and patients from every background feel welcomed and supported.