Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Nurse Clinician

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department
NJMS - Medicine Tuberculosis C

Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Nurse Clinician in the Department of Medicine- Global Tuberculosis Institute (GTBI) within Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

The Research Nurse Clinician will serve as the primary clinical resource for the assigned research studies. The Research Nurse Clinician will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Director at GTBI and the Principal Investigators (PI) of each research project, and ensure the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance w/ federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and Rutgers-NJMS policies and procedures. This position is primarily responsible for the accurate completion of visit procedures and collection of information from study patients according to protocols, and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides nursing care to research study patients:
• Ensures compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
• Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Performs medical tests, including, but not limited to, vital signs, imaging studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notifies Principal Investigator of findings/issues .

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
03C

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
50.840

Mid Range Salary
63.560

Maximum Salary
76.250

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

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Plus, a minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting required.

Certifications/Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of New Jersey required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic health record and research data management systems required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research related certification (e.g., Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), informed consent procedures, and human subjects protections preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clinical and office environment.
• Moderate noise.
• Occasional travel to attend sponsor study training meetings as required.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST2034

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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