The primary purpose of the oncology research and navigation nurse is to coordinate patient access to care including, but not limited to clinical research studies. The Research nurse is responsible for all activities involving the recruitment and enrollment of study subjects, and managing the critical study documentation and data collection. This responsibility includes adherence to all federal, state and Institutional Review Board clinical trial regulations and policies. The research nurse reports to the Director of Oncology Services and will serve as a liaison to the Medical University of South Carolina Research Staff. As a nurse navigator, the registered nurse will utilize nursing skills to evaluate and report to the physician and other healthcare professionals any physical, and/or psychosocial problems and special needs of the cancer patient. Educate patients, families and staff on patient care issues.