Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Job Title:

Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Clinical Research Nurse is to ensure the successful, patient-oriented, safe, and effective conduct of clinical trials. This role involves assisting investigators in the preparation and implementation of new clinical trials, screening and enrolling study participants, and providing protocol-related clinical management to participants while on study.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with the Protocol Activation office to initiate and activate new clinical trial protocols.

+ Prepare and review study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, and eligibility checklists.

+ Verify Scientific Review Board (SRB), Institutional Review Board (IRB), data collection plans, and finance/contract approvals prior to study activation.

+ Review protocols to identify potential obstacles and resolve them in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.

+ Provide nursing education related to protocols to facilitate safe and effective patient care.

+ Translate finalized protocol treatment plans into sample orders.

+ Collaborate with the clinical research team for timely prescreening of potential subjects.

+ Review patient charts to confirm protocol eligibility and obtain necessary source documents.

+ Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented according to IRB, GCP, and institutional policies.

+ Register consented research patients with study sponsors and input data into the clinical trials database.

+ Coordinate patient reimbursement and manage oncology nursing care in collaboration with clinical teams.

+ Ensure protocol-specific orders are accurately executed, including scheduling tests and appointments.

+ Maintain research records and ensure adherence to Institutional, State, and Federal regulations.

+ Complete adverse event forms and ensure accurate completion of follow-up reports.

+ Assist in resolving database queries and complete Case Report Forms (CRFs) as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

+ One (1) year of oncology experience required.

+ Three (3) to five (5) years of oncology research experience preferred.

+ Maintains active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

+ Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) preferred.

+ Association of Clinical Research Professional as a Clinical Research Analyst (CRA) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) preferred.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

+ Proficient in computer applications such as Word and Excel.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to maximize resources and be resourceful.

Work Environment

Our vision is to be a statewide, national, and world leader in scientific discovery, patient care, and education to improve cancer outcomes. The work involves conducting innovative research, providing cutting-edge patient-centered care, and developing new cancer prevention and treatment approaches. The role includes working with a diverse team across multiple sites with a focus on high enrollment needs and managing multiple active trials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livingston, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $63.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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