Oncology Nurse (RN) – Clinical Research Career Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Phase II–IV Medical Oncology clinical trials, primarily involving investigational drugs and biologics, with limited device, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology studies.
• Provide exceptional, patient-centered oncology nursing care while coordinating protocol-related activities with investigators, physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators and research teams to prepare, initiate, and conduct clinical trials, including patient identification, eligibility assessment, informed consent, enrollment, treatment coordination, and ongoing protocol management.
• Support assigned physician practices based on clinic schedules by providing direct patient care during clinic sessions and completing research-related activities on non-clinic days, including documentation, patient follow-up, order review, care coordination, and study management.
• Partner with the Protocol Activation Office to facilitate the successful activation and implementation of new clinical trials using the OnCore™ Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS).
• Review electronic medical records and source documentation to determine protocol eligibility, verify study requirements, and maintain complete and accurate research documentation.
• Perform essential clinical research responsibilities, including documenting and reporting Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), maintaining study records within OnCore™ and the electronic medical record, preparing patient study calendars, and ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting or outpatient or clinic setting.
• At least 1 year of oncology nursing experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Some experience in a clinical research or trial participant-facing role is a plus but not required (training will be provided).
• Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills, with the confidence to be appropriately assertive in advocating for protocol adherence and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills: serve as a key liaison across departments and effectively translate complex clinical information into clear, patient-friendly language.
• Proficiency in document and data management tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, academic, and diverse environment.
• Comfortable learning and using clinical systems such as OnCore™, electronic medical records (i.e. EPIC), and other clinical trial management tools.

Qualifications

• Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing.
• Lifting up to 20lbs.