Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Clinical Research Coordinator II - Cancer Research
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category: RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Oncology Clinical Research Team
Date Posted: 11/05/2025
Job ID: R-85790
Job SummaryWe’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Job Duties

Responsible for supporting clinical research as coordinator for multiple research studies and clinical trials within inpatient and outpatient care units. Serves in an expanded role to assess the appropriateness of patients for clinical research protocols. Under the direction of the physician, sees patients in the clinic and hospital to collect data required for the research protocols.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8 am to 4:30 pm. Travel may be required to outreach clinics as needed for patient care and upon request.

A minimum of 3 years RN work experience is required. Prior Oncology and/or research experience is strongly preferred.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates and implements clinical research studies.
• Prepares submissions for Institutional Research Review Board consideration and provides oversight for all reporting obligations.
• Responsible for conduct of the clinical trial, including but not limited to recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements.
• Develops and implements subject recruitment plans including interviewing subjects, collaborating with physicians, screening, and enrolling.
• Performs nursing physical and psychosocial assessments of research patients in the outpatient and inpatient areas of the hospital.
• Monitors research patients in outpatient and inpatient settings for adverse experiences and compliance with study protocols.
• Administers and monitors study drug as directed by the investigator and clinician.
• Performs triage nursing assessments of subjects as needed.
• Reviews medical records of patients, interviews patients and collaborates with investigators and clinicians to assess the appropriateness of patients for clinical trial enrollment.
• Develops study-specific training tools and procedures to orient patient care staff about research interventions and protocols.
• Monitors lab results and reports all findings to the principal investigator.
• Informs principal investigator of all relevant patient care issues and activities within research study.
• Collaborates with nursing staff and research personnel to incorporate all details of research protocol.
• Insures appropriate billing charge documents are submitted.
• Educates staff, as needed, to insure proper billing for study-related procedures in outpatient and inpatient areas.
• Reviews monthly study-specific financial statements for accuracy and budget adherence.
• Provides education to subjects and family on specific research protocols, potential risks, benefits, and reporting of health events.
• Serves as a liaison between the principal investigator and the study sponsor for adapting a multi-center protocol to the specific local environment.

Benefits of Working at Geisinger:

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Position Details

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
ExperienceMinimum of 3 years-Clinical (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.PandoLogic. Keywords: Clinical Research Coordinator, Location: Wilkes Barre, PA - 18710 , PL: 601623736