Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Overview

Coordinate oncology clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, compliance, and data management.

Key Responsibilities

• protocol activation
• data entry
• ae grading
• specimen processing
• patient reimbursement
• eligibility screening

Tasks

-Serve as a link between patients and the research team, addressing challenges with protocol completion. -Maintain research records for screened and enrolled patients. -Collaborate with the Protocol Activation office to initiate and activate clinical trial protocols using the study start-up task list. -Register consented research patients with study sponsors and enter data into the clinical trials database. -Translate protocol treatment plans into sample orders. -Grade adverse events and document toxicities according to protocol guidelines. -Assist with bio-specimen collection and processing, monitoring visits, audits, and database queries. -Prepare and review study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, eligibility checklists, and flow sheets. -Provide training and orientation to other faculty and staff. -Complete Serious/Unexpected Adverse Event (SAE) forms and collaborate on overall protocol compliance. -Manage patient reimbursement while on clinical trials and deliver high-quality oncology nursing care. -Ensure the informed consent process is completed and documented according to IRB, GCP, and institutional policies. -Ensure adherence to all regulations and guidelines throughout the research project. -Provide nursing education to other disciplines to ensure the safe and effective care of enrolled patients. -Review patient charts and medical history to confirm protocol eligibility. -Ensure protocol-specific orders are executed accurately, coordinating continuity of care between disciplines and sites. -Collaborate with the clinical research team to prescreen potential subjects and active cancer patients for clinical trials. -Verify Scientific Review Board (SRB), Institutional Review Board (IRB), data collection plans, and finance/contract approvals before study activation. -Review protocols, collect feedback, and resolve obstacles in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI).

Requirements

• oncology
• ocn
• bls
• ccrp
• gcp
• ms office

What You Bring

-Experience with clinical research coordination, patient recruitment, and enrollment. -Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. -One year of oncology experience required. -Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) preferred. -Ability to maximize resources and be resourceful. -Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. -Maintains active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. -Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) preferred. -Proficient in computer applications (the person™, Word, Excel, etc.). -Understanding of FDA, IRB, and GCP regulations. -Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey. -Three to five years of oncology research experience preferred. -Experience in teaching and training clinical staff. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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