Research Nurse (TRI

Position: Research Nurse (TRI)
Job Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator II RN / Research Nurse (TRI)

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator II RN (CRC-II RN) / Research Nurse plays a key role in planning, coordinating, evaluating, and delivering nursing care to participants enrolled in clinical research studies. Working under limited supervision, this role supports a research institute by managing industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials, ensuring adherence to study protocols, FDA regulations, and ICH/GCP guidelines. The nurse advocates for participants' rights and safety, performs clinical procedures within scope of practice, and collaborates closely with principal investigators, sub-investigators, and the broader research team to collect high-quality data and maintain the integrity of each trial.

Responsibilities

+ Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and provide nursing care to clinical research participants in accordance with study-specific protocol guidelines.

+ Collect and document study data accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner for assigned research projects.

+ Communicate effectively with principal investigators, sub-investigators, clinical research leads, support staff, and sponsors to ensure smooth study execution.

+ Advocate for research participants by prioritizing their rights, safety, and well-being throughout the clinical trial process.

+ Deliver safe, compassionate care that demonstrates respect and dignity for all participants.

+ Perform clinical competencies including physical assessments, phlebotomy, IV insertion, and administration of investigational drugs within scope of practice and organizational policies.

+ Practice Universal Precautions and adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality.

+ Maintain a clean, prepared clinical space, performing set-up and turnover procedures in all clinical areas according to standard operating procedures.

+ Review and explain all elements of the current IRB-approved informed consent document to study candidates and/or legal representatives, ensuring informed consent is understood and maintained as an ongoing process.

+ Manage multiple clinical trial protocols simultaneously, coordinating execution, follow-up, and resource utilization while working independently.

+ Handle study records, study medications, and test articles in a confidential, secure, and compliant manner.

+ Promote investigator oversight by promptly advising principal investigators, sub-investigators, supervisors, and clinical operations leadership of protocol deviations, changes in patient status, and any issues affecting trial integrity or participant safety.

+ Coordinate the work of support staff, laboratory technicians, and assistants to ensure efficient workflows, timely results, and adherence to research protocols.

+ Assist physicians, clinical research nurses, and other team members with minor procedures and study-specific requirements within scope of practice.

+ Participate in internal and external training programs to maintain licensure and stay current with clinical research and nursing best practices.

+ Acclimate and integrate into various clinical settings as required by different research protocols, maintaining flexibility and professionalism.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience.

+ Current, active State of Florida license as a Registered Nurse.

+ Associate degree in Nursing.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

+ Proficiency in clinical trial operations, including protocol adherence and data collection.

+ Ability to perform physical assessments, phlebotomy, and IV insertion safely and effectively.

+ Ability to administer investigational drugs in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.

+ Knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH/GCP guidelines related to clinical research.

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Experience with informed consent processes and patient advocacy in a research setting.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients, investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

+ Ability to manage multiple clinical trial protocols and work independently while maintaining high-quality documentation.

+ Competence in practicing Universal Precautions and adhering to HIPAA regulations.

+ Experience in hospital-based clinical research environments.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in oncology and diabetes clinical research is highly beneficial.

+ Ability to perform dose calculations and manage dosing requirements accurately.

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Experience with consenting participants for clinical trials and collecting research data.

+ Familiarity with electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures in a clinical research context.

+ Ability to acclimate quickly and integrate into different clinical settings as required by various protocols.

+ Strong organizational skills to coordinate support staff, laboratory technicians, and assistants.

+ Attention to detail in managing study medications and test articles securely and…