Research and Infusion Registered Nurse

New Jersey Urology•Voorhees, NJ

About The Position

The Research & Infusion Nurse supports U.S. Urology by providing nursing care to patients receiving infusion and other prescribed therapies while supporting the coordination and execution of clinical research activities. The role works closely with physicians, clinical teams, research personnel, and patients to promote safe, high-quality care and successful research operations. The nurse provides infusion and injectable therapy, assesses patients and monitors their response to treatment, administers medications within the RN scope of practice, educates patients and families, and maintains clinical documentation. The position also coordinates research visits and activities, supports participant identification and education, collects and maintains study data and records, and assists with research reporting, proposals, and projects. This role requires effective communication, organization, attention to detail, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to balance patient care with research priorities. It operates in a professional healthcare environment involving direct patient care, infusion services, and clinical research. Travel is primarily local during the business day, with possible travel between practice locations or research sites; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. The stated pay range is $44–$56 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state(s).
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Strong patient assessment, education, and communication skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate multiple patients, research activities, and competing priorities effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, research personnel, and operational leadership.
Ability to apply clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills to practical problems involving patient care and research activities.
Ability to interpret and apply provider orders, clinical protocols, research protocols, organizational policies, and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with EMRs, clinical information systems, research-related systems, and standard business applications.

Nice To Haves

Clinical nursing experience in an ambulatory, specialty, hospital, infusion, or similar healthcare setting is preferred.
Previous infusion nursing experience is strongly preferred.
Clinical research experience is highly preferred but not required.
Urology, oncology, specialty pharmacy, or other specialty-care experience is a plus.
Current BLS certification is preferred or required based on organizational policy.
Additional infusion-related training or certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients receiving prescribed infusion and injectable therapies according to provider orders and clinical protocols.
Assess patients before, during, and after treatment and document patient status and response to therapy.
Administer medications and therapies within the RN scope of practice and applicable policies and orders.
Monitor for adverse reactions and communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, follow-up care, and related clinical information.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Coordinate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy resources, and other care-team members regarding treatment plans and patient needs.
Support medication, supply, and clinical inventory processes for infusion services.
Promote infection prevention, medication safety, and patient safety practices.
Coordinate and support the implementation of clinical research studies and initiatives.
Assist with identifying and evaluating potential research participants according to study protocols.
Coordinate research-related patient visits, assessments, procedures, and follow-up activities as appropriate.
Collect, organize, and maintain clinical research data and documentation.
Assist with developing and maintaining clinical and research databases.
Support accurate completion and maintenance of research documentation and study records.
Collaborate with physicians, research personnel, operational leaders, and other stakeholders to support research activities.
Assist with monitoring research outcomes and preparing reports related to research initiatives.
Educate patients about research participation and study requirements.
Serve as a clinical resource to research personnel and a research resource to clinical teams.
Assist with research proposals, initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
Communicate effectively with physicians, administrators, clinical staff, research personnel, patients, and families.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy, clinical, and research requirements.
Manage competing clinical and research priorities and complete assignments and projects within established timeframes.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and research workflows and participate in process-improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.