Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse (Cell Therapy Research)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 144,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation & leave

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University–Rutgers Cancer Institute seeks a Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse of Cell Therapy Research in New Brunswick, NJ. You will lead clinical research operations, oversee staff, ensure GCP compliance, and coordinate translational workflows between the clinical team and the PI's lab.

This role requires an MSN, NY/NJ RN licensure, and substantial oncology/APN supervisory experience; on-site, full-time employment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of Master's degree required.
• Five (5) years of oncology-specific nursing experience required, including at least two (2) years as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory/managerial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical research operations and inform executive management of trends.
• Guide clinical research staff; ensure quality of patient care for trial participants.
• Coordinate cell therapy trial workflows with nursing, pharmacy and physician leadership.
• Participate in protocol review, enrollment, patient management and data entry.
• Act as operational liaison between clinical research and PI's lab; manage translational workflow.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely documentation; assist in budget development.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse (Cell Therapy Research)

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing

Department: CINJ - OHRS Clinical-CRC

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 08S

Overview

RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:

VISION: Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION: Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE VALUES:

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge

Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection

Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge

Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions

Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse of Cell Therapy Research within the Office of Human Research Services (OHRS) at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The primary purpose of the Supervising Advanced Practice Nurse of Cell Therapy Research is to provide day business administrative leadership and clinical management of assigned areas through skillful directing, coaching, support, and delegation to research staff in the provision of clinically safe, fiscally sound, compassionate care and services. The incumbent ensures that all cell therapy clinical research conducted within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (RCINJ) is according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and applicable Institutional, State, and Federal regulations and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all daily clinical research operations and assigned endeavors, keeping executive management informed of trends and changes. Oversees the delivery of all clinical research activities daily. Provides guidance and direction to the clinical research staff. Monitors quality of patient care for all patients enrolled into clinical trials.
• Oversees the organization and prioritization of workflow. Provides guidance and direction regarding cell therapy trials to the nursing, pharmacy and physician leadership throughout RCINJ Oncology Service Line. Collaborates with the DSG leader to prioritize patient screening and treatment workflows.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, nurse coordinators, pharmacy, Advanced Practice Nurses, and appropriate hospital and laboratory staff to ensure that services are promptly coordinated and delivered to patients.
• Provides patient coverage when appropriate. Actively participates in protocol review, implementation, subject screening, enrollment, patient management, toxicity monitoring, and data entry.
• Serves as the primary operational liaison between the clinical research team and the Principal Investigator's research laboratory, specifically managing the translational workflow of the cell therapy program.
• Ensures all translational sample data, collection, processing, shipment, and storage procedures outlined in the clinical trial are accurately implemented by the research team and meet the rigorous quality standards required by the investigator's lab and regulatory bodies.
• Performs effectively in life-threatening situations by anticipating emergent problems and initiating appropriate interventions based on RCINJ policy and procedures.
• Recruits/selects/hires/evaluates and recommends disciplinary and personnel actions for staff assigned. Performs yearly evaluations in a timely fashion.
• Ensures that all trials are approved by the Institutional Review Board and all regulatory documentation is completed before initiation of the protocol. Ensure that all Institutional, State, and Federal regulations are followed throughout the research protocol. Reports deviations in regulatory compliance to the supervisor as appropriate.
• Provides input and assists in developing cell therapy trial budgets for clinical operation services.

Salary Details

Minimum Salary: 143724.000

Mid Range Salary: 181812.000

Maximum Salary: 219900.000

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status & Working Arrangements

Position Status: Full Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description: Health Care Professionals

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of Master's degree required.
• Five (5) years of oncology-specific nursing experience is required including at least two (2) years as an Advanced Practice Nurse, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory/managerial experience is required.

Certifications / Licenses:

• Registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association: Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities required.
• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accomplishing superior performance in a union environment is necessary.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate prepared (PhD/DNP) preferred.
• Oncology Nursing Certificate Corporation (OCN) Certification preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1731

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Pre-Employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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