Research Care Support Nurse, LPN

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

The Research Care Support Nurse delivers direct patient care and ensures accurate data collection. The position requires a licensed practical nurse capable of performing clinical assessments, managing medical equipment, and supporting study-related procedures. The role is hands-on and patient-facing, with responsibilities that span both clinical and administrative functions. In this role you will:

• Provide direct care to patients as directed by the physician or RN.

• Place peripheral IVs for blood collection.

• Perform nurse assessment for poor venous access.

• Collect specimens and flush from peripheral IVs.

• Evaluate abnormal ECGs in real time.

• Perform nursing assessments and/or monitoring of patients.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to SOPs.

• Assess patients and document findings at each clinic visit.

• Adhere to established protocols, procedures, policies, lab manuals, and regulations.

• Perform specimen collection including peripheral, port, and IV blood draws.

• Collect and document vital signs and ECGs.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathroom, rooming, escorts, and providing personal items.

• Route collected samples to appropriate departments for processing or analysis.

• Ensure pharmacokinetic rooms are clean and ready for patient use.

• Utilize electronic medical record systems, laboratory information systems, inventory systems, and communication tools.

• Prepare and quality check sponsor-provided research collection kits.

• Report non-conformance and non-compliance to appropriate personnel.

• Maintain and handle ECG machines (clinic and sponsor-owned).

• Communicate effectively regarding patient/sample data, inventory, and documentation.

• Document and maintain records according to procedures.

• Manage inventory of clinical and office supplies.

• Support department process improvement initiatives.

• Maintain required certifications.

• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

• Collect and document source data.

• Ensure timely adherence to protocol requirements.

• Document protocol-specific tools and assessments.

• Complete and submit data and query requests with source documentation.

You should have for this position:

• Working knowledge of medical and oncology research terminology.

• Working knowledge of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP).

• Skills in communication with patients and physicians.

• Current LPN License for the State of Tennessee

• IV Therapy Certification

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.