Research Nurse

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

4d • $48 - $82

About The Position

CentraState Healthcare System, based in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.
CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Research Nurse to join its Cancer Care Services team. Under the direction of the principal investigator and/or research nurse manager, oversees and directs the clinical course of research participants during clinical trial participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, MSN or PhD preferred.
• Healthcare experience, plus 1-2 years of research experience preferred
• Current NJ RN license required
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team

Nice To Haves

• Current Oncology experience strongly preferred
• SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring study is compliance with local and federal laws and regulations.
• Study Implementation: Ensures activation and training activities have occurred. Presented at the appropriate committee meetings (if department required). Communicates all protocol requirements with the healthcare team. Obtains documentation of such training and communication. Ensures study related activities are conducted per protocol and SOPs. Develops and completes all sourcedocumentation forms as required.
• Recruitment and Enrollment: Ensures the recruitment of subjects for study participation; coordinates screening of subjects, performs intake assessments, andensures inclusion and exclusion criteria are met. Consents patient and ensures proper consent process documentation. Enrolls subjects through the relevant system (IVRS/OPEN, etc). Creates and / or maintains proper documentation for study activities. Ensures the correct treatment plans, medications and modifications are complete and accurate. All dose adjustments are allowed per protocol. Is the liaison between sponsor and physician to ensure all protocol activities, medications and decisions are made per protocol. Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress.
• Quality and Compliance: Performs and oversees data collection and documentation in compliance with SOPs and GCPs. Facilitates/collaborates with regulatory staff on informed consent document, internal SAE reporting and protocol deviations; demonstrates proper management of adverse events. Manages budget and billing process and assists in the development of specific budget for each protocol with PI. Initiates and maintains clinical correspondence with other departments agencies and institutions regarding professional services as is appropriate and necessary.
• Patient Care Activities: Performing assessments and other duties within the nursing scope of practice in accordance with protocol requirements. Demonstrates appropriate sample management activities to ensure the integrity of all biological samples; Manages or oversees the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level