Research Nurse - GI Medical Oncology - Research

MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Nurse - Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Research role at UT MD Anderson supports the mission by advancing clinical research and delivering high-quality patient care within specialized oncology trials. The Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology department focuses on innovative treatment protocols and clinical trials for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including cancers of the liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, large and small bowel, stomach, esophagus and rare tumors. The Research Nurse - Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Research plays a critical role in coordinating patient care, managing clinical trial protocols, and ensuring compliance with research standards. The Research Nurse - Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Research collaborates closely with physicians, patients, and multidisciplinary teams to support clinical trial execution and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, bring experience in clinical research and oncology nursing, maintain active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, and Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), along with preferred advanced certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS). The salary range for this position is: Minimum $77,500 - Midpoint $97,000 - Maximum $116,500 The typical work schedule is Days. Why Us? This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to groundbreaking clinical trials that improve cancer treatment outcomes while working in a collaborative, research-driven environment at UT MD Anderson. The position supports professional growth through hands-on research experience and multidisciplinary collaboration while maintaining a structured 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 Assessment - Screen patients for protocol eligibility through detailed review and analysis of charts and clinical data. - Assess inpatients and outpatients for participation in clinical trials. - Identify patient and family education needs related to treatment and follow-up protocols. - Identify and coordinate nursing staff in-service education on clinical trial protocols. - Administer protocol-specific surveys to patients. - Access physical records requiring visual acuity and occasional bending or lifting of documents up to ten pounds. Intervention - Coordinate and mon

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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 $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

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