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RN - Research Nurse Coordinator - MGH & community satellites (Danvers, Waltham, Newton-Wellesley)

Massachusetts General Hospital
$41.72 - $73.69
vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
32 Fruit Street (Show on map)
May 14, 2026
The hours are 5 eight-hour shifts, M-F, 7am-3:30pm, with possibility of one remote day per week once in the role for 6 months.
Supportive Nursing Leadership, competitive pay and great benefits!
The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office (MGBCI CTO) conducts multi-phase studies in the outpatient setting at the MGH Cancer Center in Boston and at community satellite locations in Danvers, Waltham, and Newton-Wellesley.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years RN experience in Oncology. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in both oncology and research nursing.
If you want to be on the cutting edge of discovering new cancer therapies, the CTO is a wonderful place to work.
The satellite research RN is responsible for caring for patients enrolled to clinical trials across the MGH cancer center including Boston and our community satellite locations in Danvers, Newton-Wellesley, and Waltham. Our CTO research nurses are highly knowledgeable and respected members of the clinical research team.
CTO Research Nurses are responsible for screening and enrolling patients for trials, patient education, triage phone support for patients in between treatment visits, symptom management, expert knowledge of protocols, meticulous documentation, and strong advocacy for patients while they are on trial.
CTO Research nurses work closely with Infusion RNs, APPs and Physicians within the Cancer Center to support patients on clinical trials and to meticulously adhere to the protocol.
Research RNs support the organizational mission and the Cancer Center investment in clinical research and making clinical trials accessible to more patients from diverse and underserved communities.
Supported by a Nursing Director, Nurse Managers and Nursing Practice Specialists, this team is responsible for establishing standards of care, initiating quality improvement projects, and setting and supporting the overall tone for excellent patient care.
Acts as a resource to the multi-disciplinary care team related to protocol specifications such as administration guidelines for investigational agents.
Documents research nurse encounters in the medical record including patient education, required protocol assessments including adverse events, oral study drug adherence, protocol deviations, phone encounters and follow-up.
We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.
Reasons to Choose MGH
1. The State's First Magnet Hospital
2. Opportunities for growth and development
3. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
4. Tuition Reimbursement
5. Generous paid time off
6. Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
7. Free parking for nights and weekends
8. Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
9. Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
10. Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything
from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
If this sounds like the ideal environment for your skills, we invite you to join us.
Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
-Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Job Description
Education
Associate's degree Nursing required or bachelor's degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.



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