Clinical Research Nurse

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and oversee clinical trials across pediatric settings, ensuring compliant patient care under the principal investigator. The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and effective communication to support study success.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN with NJ RN licensure and have strong organizational and data-management skills, with experience in pediatrics preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required for hires on/after 2024; existing staff may have ADN or diploma.
• Minimum 3 years clinical nursing or 1 year clinical nursing plus 2 years clinical research.
• Adheres to American Nurses Association standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee clinical research operations for all assigned trials.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate compliant patient care in trials.
• Work under principal investigator supervision on research activities.
• Support regulatory compliance and data integrity in pediatric studies.

Education

BSN

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma

NJ State Licensed Registered Nurse

AHA BLS HCP Certification

National Certification in specialty (CCRP/CCRA/CCRC) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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.

The ideal candidate will have experience within Pediatrics.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• BSN required. (Note: this applies to team members hired or transferred into the Clinical Research Nurse position on or after March 31, 2024. Team members hired or transferred prior to March 31, 2024 require a minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.) Note: Advanced masters 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).

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Minimum rate of $107,952.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.