Clinical Research Nurse(Transplant)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse (Transplant)

We are seeking a Clinical Research Nurse specializing in Transplant to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for a motivated individual with a strong background in clinical research and nursing. You will coordinate and oversee the clinical operations of clinical trials, contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in research studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal investigator in preparing proposed clinical trials by reviewing trial protocol and ensuring appropriate departments are notified.
• Ensure all protocol revisions, informed consents, and serious adverse events are submitted to the appropriate IRB in a timely manner.
• Act as a liaison between principal investigators and sub-investigators on regulatory issues.
• Review studies for feasibility and evaluate potential competition with other protocols.
• Recruit and evaluate study patients, schedule appointments, and conduct interviews.
• Identify the needs of the patient population served and deliver care specific to those needs.
• Review medical records for potential study patients and ensure comprehensive documentation.
• Instruct study patients and healthcare providers on clinical trials, treatments, and side effects.
• Assist in the consent process and ensure patients understand clinical trials.
• Document study patients' medical histories and monitor their progress during trials.
• Evaluate and develop study patient education materials.
• Plan appropriate care for study patients under the direction of a physician or advanced practice nurse.
• Report adverse events to the sponsor and IRB according to established timelines.
• Coordinate research activities including scheduling laboratory tests and medical exams.
• Perform and oversee clinical duties such as EKGs and blood serum processing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for each patient in a clinical trial.
• Prepare for sponsor monitor site visits and resolve any issues found.
• Develop case report forms and assist in preparing for publication.
• Provide education to all departments and attend research meetings and conferences.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service education.

Essential Skills

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Transplant RN experience required.
• Adherence to the American Nurses Association standards.
• Mandatory education on human subjects research.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Experience with FDA regulatory, IND reporting, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in clinical research, particularly in oncology or as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

Work Environment

This position offers flexible work hours, typically consisting of four 10-hour days from 7 AM to 6 PM. Employees can choose and coordinate start times with the team. The work environment is fast-paced, high-volume, and high-pressure, requiring efficiency and effectiveness. The team is diverse and supportive, providing a welcoming atmosphere for hardworking individuals. The role requires standing for a minimum of 6 hours a day, with occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling of at least 5 lbs.

This is a Permanent position based out of Hackensack, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Hackensack Meridian Healthcare perm benefits package

This is a fully onsite position in Hackensack,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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