Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Nurse Clinician
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease
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. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Nurse Clinician (NC) for the Department of Medicine-Infectious Diseases within the New Jersey Medical School. Under the direction of the the CRS Site Leader, the Nurse Clinician (NC) will be responsible for the implementation of clinical trials at the Clinical Research Center (CRC). The NC will assume responsibility for assuring that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and other applicable standard operating procedures and guidelines. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Reviews, plans and coordinates the initiation of research study protocol(s), and the establishment/adherence of operating policies and procedures related to research study protocols, research networks or research team. Minimizes losses to follow-up. Becomes thoroughly familiar and fluent with assigned protocols and will proactively provide education to clinicians and relevant team members on protocol requirements as appropriate. Develops study tools including but not limited to eligibility checklists, calendars, and flow sheets as required. Assesses, compiles and confirms eligibility documentation and participation status of prospective participants and arranges baseline and follow-up appointments with potential and enrolled participants. Conducts study visits as per protocol in a patient centered, clear, open-minded, non-judgmental context. Conducts protocol specific procedures (ECG, phlebotomy, etc.) and administers study product per protocol specific guidance and local regulations.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	01H
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	84042.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	106049.520
Annual Maximum Salary	130019.760
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	HPAE, Local 5089
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) at least one (1) year of experience.
Certifications/Licenses	Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent phlebotomy and physical assessment skills needed. Demonstrated experience or knowledge working in diverse communities of color and/or LGBTQ communities. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical skills and the ability to think creatively with excellent leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications	3-5 years of experience as a nurse. Prior research nursing or other research experience. Experience with NIH funded clinical trials. Association of Clinical Research Profession (ACRP), SOCRA or other research certification. Bilingual. Flexible work schedule.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Occasional travel to attend sponsor study training meetings.

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST0052
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

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