Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (Pediatrics)
This role serves as a Research Nurse Clinician within a comprehensive oncology clinical trials program, with a focus on pediatric studies. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator ensures safe, effective, and patient-centered conduct of clinical trials by supporting protocol activation, screening and enrolling participants, and providing protocol-driven clinical management throughout the study. The position bridges direct patient care and research operations, working closely with investigators, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and research administration to maintain regulatory compliance, data integrity, and high-quality oncology nursing care.
Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the Protocol Activation office to initiate and activate new clinical trial protocols using established study start-up task lists.
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Prepare and review study tools such as study binders, medication diaries, eligibility checklists, and flow sheets as required.
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Verify Scientific Review Board, Institutional Review Board, data collection plans, and finance/contract approvals prior to study activation.
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Review protocols and gather multidisciplinary logistical, educational, and financial feedback to identify and resolve obstacles to safe and effective study conduct in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
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Provide one-on-one and group protocol-related nursing education to other disciplines to support safe and effective care of enrolled patients.
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Translate finalized protocol treatment plans, study calendars, and clinical trials billing grids into sample orders.
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Work with the clinical research team to ensure timely prescreening of potential subjects and active cancer patients for available clinical trials.
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Review patient charts and medical histories to confirm protocol eligibility and obtain necessary source documents.
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Conduct the informed consent process in accordance with IRB, GCP, and institutional policies, ensuring consent is properly obtained, documented, and filed in the medical record.
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Obtain informed consent for both therapeutic and non-therapeutic studies as assigned and ensure patients receive copies of signed consent forms.
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Provide back-up support to register consented research patients with study sponsors and enter data into the OnCore clinical trials database.
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Complete precertification forms and provide anticipated clinical information to financial counselors, responding to payer queries and serving as a resource for clinical trial billing information based on the billing grid.
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Essential Skills
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of New Jersey.
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One (1) year of oncology experience required, with demonstrated competence in oncology patient care.
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Clinical research coordinator experience of 2-3 years, including experience with screening, recruitment, enrollment, and management of study subjects.
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Oncology experience specifically in clinical research settings, with the ability to support oncology-focused trials.
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Experience and comfort communicating directly with patients and families in clinical and research contexts.
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Demonstrated ability to conduct and document informed consent processes in alignment with IRB, GCP, and institutional policies.
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Proficiency in reviewing medical records, confirming protocol eligibility, and managing source documentation.
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Ability to coordinate complex clinical trial workflows, including scheduling, protocol-specific procedures, and multidisciplinary communication.
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Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple studies and tasks simultaneously.
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Proficiency in computer applications and electronic systems, including clinical research platforms, word processing, and spreadsheets.
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Understanding of FDA, IRB, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations related to clinical research.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification maintained in active status.
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Ability to grade and document adverse events using NCI common toxicity criteria or protocol-specific scales.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with investigators, clinical teams, and research staff.
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Ability to adhere to institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate compliance standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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Three (3) to five (5) years of oncology research experience preferred.
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Oncology Nursing Society certification as an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) preferred.
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Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification (such as CRA) or Society of Clinical Research Associates certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) preferred.
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Interest in attaining and maintaining oncology-specific certifications such as OCN.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Brunswick, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Brunswick,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.
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