Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Clinical Research Nurse

The primary purpose of the Clinical Research Nurse is to ensure the successful, patient-oriented, safe, and effective conduct of clinical trials. The role involves assisting investigators in preparing and implementing new clinical trials, screening and enrolling study participants, and providing protocol-related clinical management to participants while on study. This position serves as a resource to faculty and staff on available protocols and general research topics such as FDA, IRB, and GCP regulations.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Protocol Activation office to initiate and activate all new clinical trial protocols.

Prepare and review study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, eligibility checklists, and flow sheets.

Verify Scientific Review Board, Institutional Review Board, data collection plans, and finance / contract approvals prior to study activation.

Review protocol and collect multidisciplinary logistical, educational, and financial feedback to identify and resolve potential obstacles.

Perform protocol-related nursing education to facilitate safe, effective care of enrolled patients.

Translate finalized protocol treatment plans into sample orders.

Ensure timely prescreening of potential subjects and active cancer patients for all available clinical trials.

Review patient charts and medical history to confirm protocol eligibility and obtain source documents.

Follow the informed consent process to ensure IRB-approved informed consent has been obtained and documented.

Provide back-up support to register consented research patients with study sponsors and input data into the clinical trials database.

Serve as a resource for Clinical Trial Billing Information related to assigned studies.

Identify, address, and communicate challenges with protocol procedures and timelines.

Essential Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

One year of oncology experience required.

Three to five years of oncology research experience preferred.

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $55.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following : - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

About Actalent

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