Job Description
Overview
CentraState Healthcare System, based in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.
CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a
Research Nurse to join its Cancer Care Services team. Under the direction of the Oncology service line director and/or research nurse manager, oversees and directs the clinical course of research participants during clinical trial participation.
Responsibilities - Responsible for ensuring study is compliance with local and federal laws and regulations.
- Study Implementation:
- Ensures activation and training activities have occurred.
- Presented at the appropriate committee meetings (if department required).
- Communicates all protocol requirements with the healthcare team.
- Obtains documentation of such training and communication.
- Ensures study related activities are conducted per protocol and SOPs. Develops and completes all source
documentation forms as required.
- Recruitment and Enrollment:
- Ensures the recruitment of subjects for study participation; coordinates screening of subjects, performs intake assessments, and
ensures inclusion and exclusion criteria are met. - Consents patient and ensures proper consent process documentation.
- Enrolls subjects through the relevant system (IVRS/OPEN, etc).
- Creates and / or maintains proper documentation for study activities.
- Ensures the correct treatment plans, medications and modifications are complete and accurate.
- All dose adjustments are allowed per protocol.
- Is the liaison between sponsor and physician to ensure all protocol activities, medications and decisions are made per protocol.
- Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress.
- Quality and Compliance:
- Performs and oversees data collection and documentation in compliance with SOPs and GCPs.
- Facilitates/collaborates with regulatory staff on informed consent document, internal SAE reporting and protocol deviations; demonstrates proper management of adverse events.
- Manages budget and billing process and assists in the development of specific budget for each protocol with PI.
- Initiates and maintains clinical correspondence with other departments agencies and institutions regarding professional services as is appropriate and necessary.
- Patient Care Activities:
- Performing assessments and other duties within the nursing scope of practice in accordance with protocol requirements.
- Demonstrates appropriate sample management activities to ensure the integrity of all biological samples; Manages or oversees the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, MSN or PhD preferred.
- 1-2 years of research experience as an RN required
- Current Oncology experience preferred
- Current NJ RN license required
- SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team
About Us CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.
Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.
CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.
Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.
Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
Compensation Range: $48.00 - $81.60 per hour
The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.
Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.
The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.
CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.
Job Tags
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