Vitalief

Clinical trial advisory and support services

Oncology Nurse - RN, Clinical Research Career Opportunity

Clinical Research OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLivingston, NJ, USA$100k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
An active Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey is required.
At least 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient, or clinic setting is required.
At least 1 year of oncology nursing experience in a hospital or clinic setting is required.
Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills are required, including the ability to advocate appropriately for protocol adherence and patient safety.
Strong communication skills are required to serve as a liaison across departments and translate complex clinical information into clear, patient-friendly language.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams, and SharePoint is required.
The candidate must be able to learn and use OnCore, electronic medical records such as EPIC, and other clinical trial management tools.
The candidate must meet the physical demands of standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
The candidate may be required to receive annual influenza inoculation and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis for client on-site assignments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support Phase II–IV medical oncology clinical trials, primarily involving investigational drugs and biologics, with limited device, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology studies.
Provide patient-centered oncology nursing care while coordinating protocol-related activities with investigators, physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with investigators and research teams to prepare, initiate, and conduct clinical trials, including patient identification, eligibility assessment, informed consent, enrollment, treatment coordination, and ongoing protocol management.
Apply clinical judgment and critical thinking to ensure patient safety, protocol compliance, accurate documentation, and appropriate review of treatment plans and physician orders throughout study participation.
Support assigned physician practices by providing direct patient care during clinic sessions and completing research-related activities on non-clinic days, including documentation, patient follow-up, order review, care coordination, and study management.
Partner with the Protocol Activation Office to facilitate activation and implementation of new clinical trials using the OnCore Clinical Trials Management System.
Review electronic medical records and source documentation to determine protocol eligibility, verify study requirements, and maintain complete and accurate research documentation.
Document and report Serious Adverse Events, maintain study records in OnCore and the electronic medical record, prepare patient study calendars, and ensure compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulatory requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Some experience in clinical research or a trial participant-facing role is a plus, but is not required.

ABOUT VITALIEF
Vitalief is a consulting firm built exclusively for the research and clinical trial industry, providing innovative Consulting and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions to academic medical centers, health systems, sponsors, CROs, and site networks. By combining deep subject matter expertise with the experience of senior research practitioners, we help organizations accelerate study activation, optimize operations, improve financial performance, and build scalable workforce solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and advance clinical breakthroughs for patients.

THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse to join our team as a full-time Vitalief employee (with a comprehensive benefits package) supporting interventional oncology clinical trials across multiple disease areas at a leading research center in Livingston, NJ.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse (RN) with oncology experience to transition into a fulfilling career in clinical research and contribute to oncology studies. Comprehensive on-the-job training in clinical trials will be provided.

WHY CLINICAL RESEARCH AND VITALIEF?

Launch Your Clinical Research Career: No prior research experience required - we provide comprehensive training.
Advance Cancer Care: Support innovative oncology research that improves patient outcomes.
Work-Life Balance: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (no nights, weekends, or holidays) on site in Livingston, NJ initially; then 4 days on-site and 1 day remote weekly after the training period.
People-First Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to professional growth and innovation.
Salary Range: from $100,000 to $120,000 depending on experience and education.
Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, 20 PTO days, and 9 paid holidays.
Stay in Oncology: Continue using your oncology nursing expertise in a rewarding role that is less physically demanding than bedside care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Clinical Research Study Site Leader, coordinate and support Phase II–IV Medical Oncology clinical trials, primarily involving investigational drugs and biologics, with limited device, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology studies.
Provide exceptional, patient-centered oncology nursing care while coordinating protocol-related activities with investigators, physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with investigators and research teams to prepare, initiate, and conduct clinical trials, including patient identification, eligibility assessment, informed consent, enrollment, treatment coordination, and ongoing protocol management.
Apply strong clinical judgment and critical thinking to ensure patient safety, protocol compliance, accurate documentation, and appropriate review of treatment plans and physician orders throughout study participation.
Support assigned physician practices based on clinic schedules by providing direct patient care during clinic sessions and completing research-related activities on non-clinic days, including documentation, patient follow-up, order review, care coordination, and study management.
Partner with the Protocol Activation Office to facilitate the successful activation and implementation of new clinical trials using the OnCore™ Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS).
Review electronic medical records and source documentation to determine protocol eligibility, verify study requirements, and maintain complete and accurate research documentation.
Perform essential clinical research responsibilities, including documenting and reporting Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), maintaining study records within OnCore™ and the electronic medical record, preparing patient study calendars, and ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and federal regulatory requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting or outpatient or clinic setting.
At least 1 year of oncology nursing experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
Some experience in a clinical research or trial participant–facing role is a plus but not required (training will be provided).
Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills, with the confidence to be appropriately assertive in advocating for protocol adherence and patient safety.
Excellent communication skills: serve as a key liaison across departments and effectively translate complex clinical information into clear, patient-friendly language.
Proficiency in document and data management tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams, and SharePoint.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, academic, and diverse environment.
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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About the Company

Vitalief

Clinical trial advisory and support services

Vitalief is a clinical trial solutions provider in New Brunswick, NJ that offers advisory and support services for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. It helps plan and run clinical trials by recruiting top talent from the clinical research industry to ensure trials are completed successfully. Revenue comes from tailored advisory and support engagements rather than product sales. Vitalief differentiates itself with a people-first culture, investing in its team to deliver sustainable, high-quality services, and by adapting to industry changes such as increased telemedicine during COVID-19 to stay relevant and effective. The company’s goal is to support clients in delivering accurate, timely clinical trials that positively impact patient lives by providing skilled personnel and expert guidance.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $2M
Headquarters: New Brunswick, NJ
Founded: 2021

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