Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support clinical research activities on a PRN, as-needed basis. The PRN Clinical Research Nurse provides direct patient care during research study visits and assists with protocol-specific procedures, including IV infusions, venipuncture, specimen collection, and participant monitoring. This role is responsible for ensuring participant safety, maintaining protocol compliance, and supporting the successful execution of clinical trials in accordance with study requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to research participants during scheduled study visits.
• Perform protocol-required clinical procedures, including venipuncture, blood collection, IV placement, IV infusions, specimen processing, and other study-related activities within scope of practice.
• Monitor research participants before, during, and after study procedures to identify and appropriately respond to adverse events, abnormal findings, or changes in clinical status.
• Conduct and document protocol-required assessments, vital signs, laboratory collections, and point-of-care testing as directed by study protocols.
• Assist with glucose monitoring procedures, including management and monitoring of participants experiencing hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia during research visits.
• Ensure accurate completion of source documentation and maintenance of research records in accordance with protocol requirements and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to study protocols, investigator directives, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Collaborate with investigators, study coordinators, and research staff to ensure efficient and compliant study conduct.
• Educate participants regarding study procedures, visit expectations, and safety considerations.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and protect research data in accordance with HIPAA and institutional requirements.
• Report protocol deviations, adverse events, and safety concerns promptly to the appropriate study personnel.
• Support research operations during periods of increased enrollment, staffing shortages, or high-volume study activity.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license, required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field, required
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards of care
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated and detail oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines without direct supervision
• Flexible and adaptable as work conditions and responsibilities change frequently
• Willingness to learn new software, research methods, and work routines quickly
• Proven competency with medical and laboratory equipment, including maintenance and protocols
• Ability to maintain patient, team, and employer confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations

Working Conditions

Job Type: Contract, PRN, part time, hourly (non-exempt), with no guaranteed hours

Location: On site

Schedule: As needed, coordinated with the Department Manager and/or Research Director