Research Nurse Clinician

Research Nurse Clinician

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Nurse Clinician within the Office of Human Research Services (OHRS) at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The primary purpose of the Research Nurse Clinician (RNC) is to ensure successful, patient-oriented, safe and effective conduct of clinical trials at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Research Nurse Clinician assists investigators to prepare and implement new clinical trials, screens and enrolls study participants, and provides protocol- related clinical management to those participants while on study.

Additionally, the Research Nurse Clinician serves as a resource to other Cancer Institute faculty and staff on available protocols, and general research topics such as FDA, IRB and GCP regulations.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Protocol Activation:
  Collaborates with the Protocol Activation office to initiate and activate all new clinical trial protocols assigned utilizing the OnCore® Study-start up task list. This includes but is not limited to the preparation and/or review of study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, eligibility checklists and flow sheets (as required); verification of Scientific Review Board (SRB), Institutional Review Board (IRB), data collection plans and finance/contract approvals prior to study activation.
• Study Accrual:
  Collaborates with the clinical research team to ensure timely prescreening of potential subjects and or active cancer patients for all available clinical trials. Reviews patient's charts and medical history to confirm protocol eligibility and obtains source documents (i.e., medical record documentation) as needed.
• Clinical Nursing Responsibilities:
  Serves as an essential link between patients and all other members of the research team. Actively identifies, addresses, and communicates to study team and supervisor any challenges with completion of protocol required procedures and/or adherence to protocol required timelines.
• Study Responsibilities:
  Drives collaboration with all integrated, academic medical system staff to ensure that services are coordinated and delivered to patients in a timely manner.

FLSA
- Nonexempt

Grade - 03E

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 51.640

Mid Range Salary - 64.360

Maximum Salary - 77.050

Benefits
- Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status
- Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Two (2) years of oncology experience required, one (1) year of which should be in oncology research experience.

Certifications/Licenses
- License to practice in the State of New Jersey Maintains active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent organizational skills, be proficient in computer applications (Oncore™, Word, Excel, etc.), possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to maximize resources and be resourceful. Effective oral and communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications
- 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.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions