Oncology Nurse; RN – Clinical Research

Oncology Nurse (RN) – Clinical Research Career Opportunity

ABOUT VITALIEF Vitalief is a consulting firm built exclusively for the research and clinical trial industry, providing innovative Consulting and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions to academic medical centers, health systems, sponsors, CROs, and site networks. By combining deep subject matter expertise with the experience of senior research practitioners, we help organizations accelerate study activation, optimize operations, improve financial performance, and build scalable workforce solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and advance clinical breakthroughs for patients.

THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse to join our team as a full-time Vitalief employee (with a comprehensive benefits package) supporting interventional oncology clinical trials across multiple disease areas at a leading research center in Livingston, NJ.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse (RN) with oncology experience to transition into a fulfilling career in clinical research and contribute to oncology studies. Comprehensive on-the-job training in clinical trials will be provided.

WHY CLINICAL RESEARCH AND VITALIEF?

• Launch Your Clinical Research Career: No prior research experience required – we provide comprehensive training.
• Advance Cancer Care: Support innovative oncology research that improves patient outcomes.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday — Friday, 8:00 AM — 4:30 PM (no nights, weekends, or holidays) on site in Livingston, NJ.
• People-First Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to professional growth and innovation.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Market-competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, 20 PTO days, and 9 paid holidays.
• Stay in Oncology: Continue using your oncology nursing expertise in a rewarding role that is less physically demanding than bedside care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Clinical Research Study Site Leader, coordinate and support Phase II–IV Medical Oncology clinical trials, primarily involving investigational drugs and biologics, with limited device, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology studies.
• Provide exceptional, patient-centered oncology nursing care while coordinating protocol-related activities with investigators, physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators and research teams to prepare, initiate, and conduct clinical trials, including patient identification, eligibility assessment, informed consent, enrollment, treatment coordination, and ongoing protocol management.
• Apply strong clinical judgment and critical thinking to ensure patient safety, protocol compliance, accurate documentation, and appropriate review of treatment plans and physician orders throughout study participation.
• Support assigned physician practices based on clinic schedules by providing direct patient care during clinic sessions and completing research-related activities on non-clinic days, including documentation, patient follow-up, order review, care coordination, and study management.
• Partner with the Protocol Activation Office to facilitate the successful activation and implementation of new clinical trials using the OnCore™ Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS).
• Review electronic medical records and source documentation to determine protocol eligibility, verify study requirements, and maintain complete and accurate research documentation.
• Perform essential clinical research responsibilities, including documenting and reporting Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), maintaining study records within OnCore™ and the electronic medical record, preparing patient study calendars, and ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting or outpatient or clinic…