Clinical Research Nurse
About the role
The Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for coordinating and overseeing clinical research operations for all assigned clinical trials and participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating Compliant Patient Care in clinical research trials. The Clinical Research Nurse carries out the research and works under the general supervision of the principal investigator responsible for the clinical trials.
Responsibilities
- Aids in the preparation of proposed clinical trials by reviewing trial protocols, contacting departments providing resources, and notifying appropriate departments.
- Safeguards all protocol revisions, informed consents, continuing reviews, and serious adverse events by submitting them to the appropriate IRB of record in a timely manner.
- Acts as a liaison between principal investigators and sub-investigators on regulatory issues and protocol changes.
- Collaborates with the principal investigator, clinical research coordinator, and clinical team to assess feasibility and evaluate potential competition with other protocols.
- Reviews and finalizes study budgets, outlines standard of care and research costs, and schedules required appointments and interviews for potential study patients.
- Identifies patient needs and modifies care plans to meet those needs, communicates with patients, parents, and caregivers, and educates them on clinical trials, treatments, and side effects.
- Documents patient medical histories, performs nursing assessments, monitors patient progress, and tracks responses using toxicity and medication flow sheets.
- Maintains accurate and complete records in all applicable systems, prepares and assists for sponsor monitor site visits, and resolves issues found during visits.
- Prepares and assists with publication preparation, evaluates data, provides education to departments, attends meetings, and participates in staff meetings and in-service education.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Additional 2 years of clinical research experience preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience or 1 year of clinical nursing experience with an additional 2 years of clinical research experience.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred
- National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.
Licenses and Certifications Required
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and/or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).
Compensation
Minimum rate of $107,952.00 Annually
Benefits
HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Hackensack Meridian Health Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility.
Awards
US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #1 in NY Metro Area
US News & World Report 2025 - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ and #3 Children’s Specialties in the Nation
US News & World Report 2025 - JSUMC - #5 Hospital in NJ
US News & World Report 2025 - John Theurer Cancer Center at HUMC - Ranked Nationally
US News & World Report 2025 - HUMC - Best Hospitals Honor Roll