Clinical Research Nurse

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 preparing and implementing new clinical trials, screening and enrolling study participants, and providing protocol-related clinical management to those participants while on study. The Clinical Research Nurse serves as a resource to faculty and staff on available protocols and general research topics such as FDA, IRB, and GCP regulations.

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, eligibility checklists, and flow sheets.

* Verify Scientific Review Board, Institutional Review Board, data collection plans, and finance/contract approvals prior to study activation.

* Review protocol and collect multidisciplinary logistical, educational, and financial feedback to identify potential obstacles to safe, effective study conduct.

* Perform protocol-related nursing education to other disciplines to facilitate safe, effective care of enrolled patients.

* Collaborate with the clinical research team to ensure timely prescreening of potential subjects and active cancer patients for clinical trials.

* Review patient charts and medical history to confirm protocol eligibility and obtain source documents as needed.

* Obtain informed consent for both therapeutic and non-therapeutic studies in accordance with IRB, GCP, and institutional policies.

* Serve as a link between patients and all other members of the research team, addressing challenges with protocol completion and adherence.

* Ensure protocol-specific orders are executed accurately, coordinating continuity of protocol-specified procedures between disciplines/sites of care.

* Manage patient reimbursement while on clinical trial and deliver high-quality, compassionate oncology nursing care.

* Collaborate with medical system staff to ensure coordinated and timely services for patients.

* Grade adverse events using protocol-referenced NCI common toxicity criteria, provide informal teaching/coaching to clinicians, and complete SAE forms.

* Assist in monitoring visits, audits, and providing responses to sponsor's queries.

* Maintain research records for screened and enrolled patients, ensuring adherence to regulations and guidelines.

Essential Skills

* Experience and comfortability communicating with patients.

* Clinical research coordinator experience (1-3 years).

* Proficiency in computerized systems (e.g., Word, Excel).

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

* Ability to maximize resources and be resourceful.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* 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 year of oncology experience required; three to five years of oncology research experience preferred.

* 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.

Work Environment

Our vision is to be a leader in scientific discovery, patient care, and education, improving outcomes for cancer patients and populations. We conduct innovative research and cutting-edge patient-centered care that expands understanding of cancer etiology and biology. The team comprises disease-specific groups across various sites, with a goal of increasing enrollment in clinical trials. The environment is collaborative, with a focus on teamwork and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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

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