Job 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 clinical research 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).
• On-Site / Remote schedule: Work 4 days on-site and 1 day remote weekly.
• Market-competitive salary: Depending on experience.
• Training provided : No prior clinical research experience required.
• Stay in oncology: While transitioning into a new career path in clinical research.
• 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 medical Oncology Phase II-III oncology interventional clinical trials (drug, biologic, and some device studies).
• 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, preferrable working in an oncology unit.
• 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.

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