Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 850 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

Job Summary: The Research Infusion Nurse plays a critical role in the delivery of investigational therapies within clinical research trials. This position combines expert infusion skills with clinical research knowledge to ensure safe, accurate, and protocol-compliant administration of study medications. The infusion nurse collaborates with the principal investigators, clinical research coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to monitor patient responses, collect data, and provide education and support to participants throughout the research process. This role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to advancing medical science through ethical and compassionate care.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patients’ medical records, infusion therapy administration, medication dosages and any adverse events or reactions.
• Monitor patients during and after infusions for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
• Adhere to research protocols and collect relevant data for research, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical
• Practice guidelines and sponsor requirements within the assigned setting.
• Collaboration with Investigators, mid-level providers, nurses, and other Clinical Research Coordinators to identify/document toxicity, adverse events, etc.
• Provide comprehensive education to clinical trial patients and their families regarding infusion therapy, potential side effects and self-care techniques.
• Acts as a resource to clinic personnel/physicians regarding research activities.
• Will have detailed knowledge of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy, which includes administration details, side effects, and able to instruct/educate patients and families in these areas.
• Will provide drug administration services to research patients.
• Performs an assessment of all assigned patients prior to therapy, as well as an ongoing assessment during/after treatment.
• Ability to make independent nursing judgments, which includes triaging patient issues, symptom management, and emergency management. Will take appropriate action while collaborating with the physician or APP as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, data collection, analysis, audits, and implementation of evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
• Knowledgeable about venous access devices.
• Knowledgeable about lab results and diagnostic findings and can educate patients when needed.
• Acts with skill during stressful or in emergency situations.
• Maintains patient/sponsor confidentiality.
• Maintains high standard of professional performance, behavior, and appearance. As well as functions as a role model to co-workers and students.
• Attends research department meetings when held or reviews the meeting minutes when unable to attend.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Will keep licenses, certifications, and required qualifications current.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant education endeavors and appropriate associations such as the Oncology Nursing Society.
• Other related duties as assigned.