Research Nurse

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, MSN or PhD preferred.
• Healthcare experience, plus 1-2 years of research experience preferred
• Current Oncology experience strongly preferred
• Current NJ RN license required
• SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred
• 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

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals