Clinical Research Nurse

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and oversee clinical research operations for assigned trials.

The role ensures compliant patient care and involves research activities under the principal investigator's supervision. Requirements include a BSN (or equivalent with progression), 3 years of nursing experience or 1 year with 2 years of research, and excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• BSN required; associates/diploma acceptable for prior hires with policy guidance.
• Minimum 3 years clinical nursing or 1 year nursing + 2 years research experience.
• Adheres to ANA standards; strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee clinical research operations for assigned trials.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate compliant patient care in trials.
• Carry out research activities under the supervision of the principal investigator.
• Review policies and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service focus

Education

BSN

Associate degree in Nursing / Nursing diploma

MSN / advanced nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace / 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.

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).