Oncology Clinical Research Nurse – No Research Experience Required at Vitalief

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oncology Nursing, Clinical Research Support, Patient Education, Patient Monitoring, Serious Adverse Event Reporting, Study Documentation Management, Trial Activation, Coordination of Care, OnCore, Electronic Medical Records, EPIC, Organization, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

THE ROLE Vitalief is seeking an Oncology Registered Nurse to support interventional cancer clinical trials at a leading research center in New Brunswick, NJ. This position is ideal for oncology nurses currently working in direct patient care roles, whether in a hospital or outpatient setting, who are interested in transitioning into clinical research. This is a growing and in-demand specialty, and training will be provided to support your transition. In this role, you will continue working with oncology patients while applying your clinical expertise in a structured, professionally focused research environment. WHY CLINICAL RESEARCH AND VITALIEF? Predictable schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (no nights, weekends, or holidays). Market-competitive salary: $95,000 to $115,000 (depending on experience) Stay in oncology while transitioning into a new career path in clinical research. Training provided: no prior research experience required. Less physical demand than many bedside roles. Competitive benefits: including 20 PTO days + 9 paid holidays; Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability; 401(k) retirement program; Comprehensive healthcare plans. Work on cutting-edge cancer treatments and clinical trials that improve patient outcomes. RESPONSIBILITIES Support Phase II–III oncology clinical trials (drug, biologic, and some device studies) in head & neck and lung cancer. Screen, consent, and enroll patients onto clinical trials. Educate patients and guide them through their clinical trial treatment journey. Coordinate care with physicians, infusion, radiology, pathology, and lab teams. Monitor patients for side effects and report Serious Adverse Events. Manage study documentation, patient calendars, and research records. Participate in study start-up and trial activation activities. QUALIFICATIONS Active RN license in the state of New Jersey. BSN degree required. 3+ years of nursing experience (preferably in a (hospital, outpatient, or clinic settings). 1 or more years of oncology experience. Strong interest in clinical research (no experience required - training will be provided). Strong patient education, organization, and communication skills. Comfortable learning and using clinical systems such as OnCore™, electronic medical records (i.e. EPIC), and other clinical trial management tools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 20lbs. IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting Phase II-III oncology clinical trials, including screening, consenting, enrolling patients, and guiding them through their treatment journey. Responsibilities also include coordinating care across various medical teams and monitoring patients for side effects.