Registered Nurse/Clinical Research Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for coordination of the clinical trials: study initiation, clinical data collection, entry and management; preparation to the site monitoring and audit. In conjunction with investigators, the Transplant Research Coordinator identifies, prepares, and implements new clinical trials; screens for and enrolls study participants, participates in the informed consent process, coordinates care of the subjects and study procedures while on protocol treatment as well as during the follow-up phase. The Transplant Research Coordinator communicates with physicians-investigators on day-to-day progress of patients in clinical trials and ensures consistency of study implementation, data management and integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting. Keeps track of and order necessary supplies. May provide nursing care to patients in research protocols as well as coverage in the Transplant Clinic and Transplant Short Stay Unit as assigned.

Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

• Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification preferred.
• Experience in renal dialysis and/or transplantation including management of patients post transplantation and /or clinical research experience preferred.

Or

• Licensed, clinical pharmacist with experience in either transplant or clinical research.

Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Special Equipment/Skills:
Must seek and maintain in-depth knowledge of transplant nursing as well as clinical research. Must be highly motivated, self-directed professional. Organizational ability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer proficiency.

Work Environment and Hazards:
Hazards include risk of exposure to communicable disease and risk of physical injury from lifting patients and operation of equipment.

Special Physical Demands:
Must meet requirements of the ADA (attached).

Work Contact Group:
All patient related departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff.

Mission: Provide compassionate care, healthcare excellence, and superior service to our patients and their families.

Vision: Nationally recognized at the forefront of improving health and healthcare delivery.

Values: Ensure the safety of our patients, community and each other by consistently demonstrating our values of exceptional communication, outstanding teamwork, professional integrity, accountability, innovation and resilience as we strive towards becoming a high reliability organization.

Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey s oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community s highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. The 597-bed institution is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center provide treatment and services for more than 370,000 outpatient visits annually. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world-class care delivering 6,500 babies annually which is one of the largest programs in the state, leading the nation in Kidney Transplant, and providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services. RWJBarnabas Health and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world class team of researchers and specialists to fight alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials.

CBMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Work-Life Balance
• 401K Contribution & Match
• Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Perks/Discounts: Travel, Electronics, Restaurants, Entertainment, Apparel, Fitness Membership, and more.