Clinical Nurse - Registered Nurse - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center : Job Details

Nurse Leader– Developmental Therapeutic Units

Location:Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)Department:Developmental Therapeutic Units (DTUs)Reports to:Director

Overview:

TheNurse Leader of Developmental Therapeutic Units (DTUs)atMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)plays a pivotal role in overseeingnursing operations, patient care, and research coordinationwithin theearly-phase clinical trial setting. This leader ensures thathigh-quality, evidence-based nursing careis provided while fostering collaboration betweenclinical teams, research staff, and ancillary servicesto drive innovation in cancertreatment.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership&Operational Oversight

• Providestrategic leadershipfor nursing operations acrossourDevelopmental Therapeutic Units.

• Develop and implementstandardized policies, procedures, and protocolsto enhance clinical trial workflows.

• Collaborate withclinical researchers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teamsto ensure seamless integration ofearly-phase clinical trialsinto patient care.

Patient Care&Safety

• Oversee the delivery ofspecialized nursing carefor patients enrolled inearly phase clinicaltrials.

• Ensure compliance withGood Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and institutional policies.

• Monitor and addressadverse events, patient safety concerns, and protocol deviationstomaintainthe highest standards of patient care.

Team Development&Staff Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team ofnursesand research staffwithin the DTUs.

• Foster aculture of continuous learning, professional development, and excellence inoncology clinical research nursing.

• Conduct performance evaluations, staff training, and competency assessments.

Collaboration&Research Coordination

• Act as aliaison between nursing, research, and administrative teamstofacilitateefficient trial implementation.

• Partner withPharmacy, Lab Medicine, and regulatory teamstooptimizeclinical trial processes.

• Engage inprocess improvement initiativesto enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance&Quality Improvement

• Ensure adherence toclinical trial protocols, safety regulations, and institutional research guidelines.

• Participate inaudit preparation, protocol review, and compliance monitoring.

• Utilizedata-driven decision-makingto improve workflow efficiency and patient care.

Qualifications:

Education&Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)required;Master'sdegree (MSN, MHA, or related field) preferred.

• Minimum of5 years of nursing experience, with at least2 years in oncology, clinical research, or a leadership role.