Research Nurse Clinician; Livingston

Overview

Vision:
Through our science, evidence-based actions, openness, and respect, we advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce cancer burden. Mission:
Accelerate scientific discovery, innovate treatment, improve prevention, provide outstanding care, educate stakeholders, and achieve cancer health equity. Core Values:
Curiosity and discovery;
Integrity;
Collaboration;
Respect and caring;
Perseverance.

The Research Nurse Clinician (RNC) ensures successful, patient-oriented, safe, and effective conduct of clinical trials at Rutgers Cancer Institute. The RNC assists investigators in protocol preparation and implementation, screens and enrolls participants, and provides protocol-related clinical management. The RNC serves as a resource on protocols, FDA, IRB, GCP regulations, and more.

• Protocol Activation – Collaborate to initiate new protocols; prepare study tools; verify approvals; review protocols; resolve obstacles; provide education; translate treatment plans into orders.
• Study Accrual – Ensure prescreening; review eligibility; obtain informed consent; register patients; input data into OnCore; manage billing information.
• Clinical Nursing Responsibilities – Act as link between patients and team; manage protocol orders; coordinate care; manage reimbursements; provide hands‑on oncology nursing; maintain documentation and medication reconciliation.
• Study Responsibilities – Coordinate services; grade adverse events; support SAE reporting; monitor compliance; assist with bio‑specimen collection; support monitoring visits; maintain research records.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with license in New Jersey.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Two years of oncology experience, including one year in oncology research.

Certifications/Licenses

• License to practice in New Jersey.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology Nursing Society certification as Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN).
• Clinical Research Professional certifications such as CRA or SoCRA CCRP.
• Detail-oriented, excellent organization, proficiency in computers (Oncore, Word, Excel), strong communication and interpersonal skills, resourceful.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits and voluntary tax-deferred savings.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits when applicable.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

• Office environment; moderate noise.

Under the Immunization Policy, proof of Seasonal Influenza vaccination may be required during Flu Season. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action.

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