Clinical Research Nurse
8 days ago
Hackensack
Job DescriptionJob Title: Clinical Research Nurse Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse to join our team and play a pivotal role in the coordination and oversight of clinical trials. This position involves participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in clinical research studies. As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will work closely with the principal investigator to ensure the seamless operation of clinical trials. Responsibilities • Assist the principal investigator in preparing proposed clinical trials by reviewing trial protocols and coordinating with departments., • Ensure timely submission of all protocol revisions, informed consents, continuing reviews, and serious adverse events to the appropriate IRB., • Act as a liaison between principal investigators and sub-investigators on regulatory issues and protocol changes., • Collaborate with the principal investigator to review studies for feasibility and evaluate potential competition with other protocols., • Recruit and evaluate study patients, schedule appointments and interviews., • Identify and modify care to meet the needs of the patient population, considering age, culture, and other specific needs., • Review medical records for potential study patients and ensure documentation of all laboratory test results and procedures., • Instruct potential study patients and staff on aspects of patient care, available trials, treatments, and side effects., • Assist with the consent process, ensuring study patients understand clinical trials and obtain written informed consent., • Educate study patients on informed consent procedures and HIPAA authorization., • Document study patients' medical history per protocol guidelines., • Perform nursing assessments and monitor study patients' progress during clinical trials., • Evaluate and develop study patient education materials and provide instructions on drug administration., • Plan for study patients' appropriate care under physician or advanced practice nurse direction., • Notify the principal investigator of any adverse events and report all serious adverse events to the sponsor and IRB., • Coordinate research activities, including scheduling laboratory tests and other medical exams., • Perform and oversee clinical duties such as EKGs and processing/shipping of blood serum and urine., • Act as the principal investigator's representative in communication with sponsors, IRB, and medical personnel., • Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records on each patient participating in a clinical trial protocol., • Ensure clinical trial-related activities are billed appropriately and reconcile drug study account records., • Prepare and assist for sponsor monitor site visits, ensuring adequate supporting documentation records., • Develop case report forms and/or databases for physician-initiated studies., • Assist the principal investigator in preparing for publication and work with analysts to evaluate data., • Provide education to all departments and clinical areas where the study is performed., • Attend research meetings and conferences as required., • Participate in staff meetings and in-service education of nursing and medical staff., • Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.Essential Skills, • Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing., • 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience., • Adherence to the American Nurses Association standards., • Mandatory education on human subjects research., • Clinical Research Experience or Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) with 2-5 years of experience., • NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • BSN preferred., • Experience with FDA regulatory and IND reporting., • Proficiency in Microsoft or similar Office Suite., • Oncology or clinical research experience.Work Environment This role offers flexible work hours with most staff working four, ten-hour days between 7 AM and 6 PM. The initial 90 days require a Monday to Friday schedule with an eight-hour shift. Afterward, four ten-hour days are based on tenure and coverage. The environment is fast-paced, high volume, and high pressure, requiring effective performance. The team is diverse and quickly accepting of other hard workers. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Hackensack, New Jersey. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $139000.00 - $139000.00/yr. Hackensack Perm Benefits will be included for this role Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hackensack,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
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