Research Nurse III, Department of Internal Medicine; College of Medicine-Phoenix

Research Nurse III, Department of Internal Medicine (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

The Department of Internal Medicine is expanding its team to welcome an experienced Clinical Research Nurse. The nurse will support the design, implementation, and reporting of industry-sponsored, federally funded, and investigator-initiated clinical trials, providing dedicated nursing care and ensuring protocols are followed across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings. The position requires flexibility to support cardiac and pulmonary critical care research.

• Participate in feasibility assessment of new studies by reviewing potential protocols, informed consent documents, and evaluating their impact on standard clinical research procedures.
• Screen and enroll participants by assessing eligibility, recruiting study participants, scheduling appointments, interviewing and evaluating potential participants to ensure they meet protocol requirements.
• Obtain informed consent by explaining the study to participants, obtaining consent, and addressing concerns.
• Coordinate visit scheduling and follow‑ups to meet protocol requirements.
• Monitor participant health by assessing and recording vital signs, reviewing lab results, and collecting and reporting adverse events.
• Administer study‑related treatments or interventions in accordance with the protocol.
• Coordinate and perform physical assessments required by protocol.
• Perform lab draws and other protocol‑specific procedures.
• Administer injections when an RN license is required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participants and their families.
• Document medical data in patient records and maintain original data for audit and review.
• Assist physicians or principal investigators in writing manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences.
• Enter data into electronic databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with study timelines.
• Maintain detailed records of patient data, laboratory trends, adverse events, and study outcomes.
• Ensure all study activities comply with IRB protocols, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Report and document adverse events and protocol deviations promptly.
• Prepare for sponsor visits and regulatory audits, managing records and communication.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research nurses, coordinators, and the healthcare team.
• Participate actively in clinical research team meetings.
• Assist in training or mentoring other research staff on study procedures or protocol amendments.
• Train and oversee clinical nurses and other health‑care personnel to assure comprehensive patient care.
• Serve as the primary contact between participants and the study team.
• Develop patient educational materials and provide instructions on drug administration and other medical information to patients and families.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of clinical/translational research.

• RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience.

• Two (2) years of floor nursing experience.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate night and weekend enrollments as needed.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience in human subjects research, including clinical trials.
• Certification with SoCRA or ACRP.
• Experience with research protocols, development, and regulations.
• Motivated to provide high‑quality, compliant research.

Rate of Pay: $86,870 – $112,932 (full‑time, 40 hours per week). Full benefits available.