Clinical Research Nurse

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Clinical Research Center Nurse Manager, the Clinical Research Center (CRC) Nurse supports a wide range of clinical research projects/studies involving various study designs and participant procedures. These include multi-center cooperative group and intergroup trials, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, single and multi-center investigator-initiated trials, as well as observational, registry and phenotypic studies conducted within the CRC.

Responsibilities

• Works with research participants across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Provides direct patient care: Performs nursing assessments, conducts protocol specified procedures, administers study medications/investigational products, and monitors patient safety during visits.
• Collects and manages data: Records clinical data, maintains case report forms, and supports data integrity for audits and monitoring visits.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, coordinators, and lab staff to support study progress.
• Educates participants and families: Explains study procedures and provide ongoing support across study timeline.
• Adheres to ICH-GCP guidelines, professional nursing practice standards, patient-centered care principles and evidence based best practices in all interactions with research participants.
• Reports adverse drug reactions and other safety concerns to the Principal Investigator and study team.
• Interprets information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Has a solid understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Experience: Two years of experience as a nurse in clinical research coordination/management.

Preferred Competencies

• Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research.
• Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.
• Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read documents or instruments.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
• Ability to solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles.
• Ability to adapt to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Strong phlebotomy and venous access (IV) skills.

Working Conditions

This role works in a fast-paced clinical setting.