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Hackensack Meridian Health

Clinical Research Nurse - JTCC Oncology - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, New Jersey, us, 07601

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Overview 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

Assists the principal investigator in the preparation of proposed clinical trials by reviewing trial protocol, contacting each department who will provide resources during study and ensuring appropriate departments are notified and given a copy of proposed trial, scientific merit and accrual potential

Assures that all protocol revisions, informed consents, continuing reviews, serious adverse events are submitted to the appropriate IRB of record in a timely manner

Acts as liaison between principal investigators and sub-investigators on all regulatory issues and changes within the protocol

Interacts with regulatory specialists and principal investigators and sub-investigators on all regulatory issues and changes within the protocol

In collaboration with the principal investigator, clinical research coordinator, and clinical team, participates in the review of studies for feasibility and evaluates potential competition with other protocols prior to submitting study

Reviews study with principal investigator and/or clinical research coordinator to a budget outlining standard of care and research costs. Finalizes budget draft with budget coordinator

Recruits and evaluates potential study patients, and works with clinical research coordinator to schedule required appointments and interviews

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)

Reviews medical records for potential study patients and ensures that medical records include documentation of all laboratory test results and procedures and progress of study patients, following guidelines set forth by the protocol sponsors

Instructs potential study patients, designated caregiver, physicians, nurse clinicians and other ancillary staff members involved in the care of the patient on aspects of patient care, available trials, treatments and side effects

Assists investigator with consent process assuring study patients understand clinical trials and obtains written informed consent

Educates study patients concerning informed consent procedures, HIPAA authorization

Documents study patient’s medical history including but not limited to past medical/surgical treatments, significant medical conditions, and medication history per protocol guidelines

Performs nursing assessments and monitors study patient’s progress during clinical trials; Tracks study patient's response by documenting on toxicity flow sheet, medication flow sheet and nurses' progress notes

Maintains accurate, complete, up-to-date records on each patient participating in a clinical trial protocol in all applicable systems (i.e., electronic medical record, clinical trial management system, departmental and protocol specific databases)

Evaluates and develops study patient education materials and gives study patient and/or designated caregiver instructions on drug administration and other medical information; creates study specific calendars for study patients

Plans for study patient's appropriate care under the direction of a physician or advanced practice nurse

Notifies principal investigator of any adverse events and serious adverse events, including evidence of drug toxicity or unexpected side effects

Reports all serious adverse events to sponsor and IRB of record according to established timelines

Coordinates research activities not limited to: scheduling laboratory tests, radiology testing and other medical exams

Performs and/or oversees a variety of clinical duties that may include but not limited to: EKGs, processing/shipping of blood serum, urine and communicates results to PI and/or APN

Together with the principal investigator, reviews and processes all Safety Reports (INDs, SUGARs) as per institutional policies and procedures

Act as principal investigator's representative as appropriate. This may include communicating with sponsors and their representatives, the IRB and other medical personnel

Maintains accurate, complete, up-to-date records on each patient participating in a clinical trial protocol

Ensures study patient's clinical trial related activities are billed appropriately and reconciles drug study account records with research finance personnel

Prepares and assists for sponsor monitor site visits and ensures all supporting documentation records are adequate and available for the visit; Meets with monitor at least once during each monitor site visit and resolves all issues found during visit

Develops case report forms and/or databases for physician initiated studies as needed

Assists the principal investigator in preparing for publication. Works with analysts and assists with queries related to data to evaluate the significance of collected data

Provides education to all departments and clinical areas where study is performed

Attends research meetings and conferences as required

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

BSN required

Minimum of 3 years clinical oncology nursing experience or 1 year of clinical oncology nursing experience with an additional 2 years of clinical research experience

Adheres to the American Nurses Association standards

Strong attention to detail and customer service focus is required

Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills are required

Ability to work independently, or in a team, and handle multiple deadline driven tasks in a dynamic environment is essential

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Review and comply with all relevant HMH and Business Unit policies and procedures, and local, state, and Federal laws and regulations

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Starting at $111,924.80 Annually

Job Duties The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to market data, experience, and location.

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