Research Nurse - Genitourinary Medical Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Research Nurse UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Nurse position within the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology plays a vital role in supporting clinical research focused to advancing the treatment and prevention of genitourinary cancers through innovative clinical trials and patient-centered care. UT MD Anderson bases its clinical care on cutting-edge research into the biology of genitourinary tumors, helping develop treatments tailored to individual patients. The Research Nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, investigators, and sponsors to ensure the successful conduct of research studies. The Research Nurse supports patient care, clinical trial operations, and protocol compliance while contributing to improved outcomes for patients. The Research Nurse is essential to advancing research discoveries that promote survival and quality of life. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas, and Basic Life Support (BLS), and experience applying professional nursing expertise in a research-focused clinical environment. Candidates who demonstrate strong clinical judgment, patient education skills, protocol management experience, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams will be well suited for this role. The salary range for this position is Minimum $77,500/annually – Midpoint $97,000/annually – Maximum $116,500/annually The typical work schedule is days, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Us? Working as a Research Nurse at UT MD Anderson provides an opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking clinical research that advances cancer treatment and improves patient outcomes. This role offers meaningful collaboration with leading physicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams while supporting professional growth through ongoing education, research involvement, conferences, and specialized oncology experience. The position also offers a predictable weekday schedule that supports work-life balance. • Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities Research Protocol Operations • Assess patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and medical record review in outpatient and inpatient settings • Assess patients for protocol-required follow-up appointments in clinical settings • Recruit, schedule, and retain patients accurately and successfully for clinical research studies • Coordinate and monitor patients participating in assigned research protocols • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to suppor

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr

Houston Median $23,442/yr

Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr

vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.