Clinical Research Nurse

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

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.

This position is on site 5 days per week in Paramus, NJ.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Clinical Research Nurse includes:

• 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`s 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 patients progress during clinical trials; Tracks study patients 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.

• Acts as principal investigator`s representative as appropriate. This may include, but not limited to, 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.

• Participates in staff meetings and in-service education of nursing and medical staff.

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BSN required. (Advanced master's degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).

• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience or 1 year of clinical 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.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) and/or Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Paramus,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

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