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

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

Posting Number: req
25471
• Department: COM Phx Internal Medicine
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Location:

Greater Phoenix Area
• Address: 475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

The Department of Internal Medicine is expanding its team to welcome an experienced Clinical Research Nurse. This team member will assist in the execution of industry-sponsored and federally funded clinical trials as well as investigator-initiated research, from protocol concept to clinical study report. The position provides dedicated nursing support for patients through study-specific procedures in outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings and requires a flexible schedule to support cardiac and pulmonary critical care research.

• Study Coordination:
  Participate in feasibility assessment of new studies by reviewing potential protocols and informed consent documents.
• Screen and enroll participants: assess eligibility, recruit, schedule appointments, interview and evaluate candidates.
• Obtain informed consent: explain the study, obtain consent, and address concerns.
• Visit scheduling: coordinate patient appointments, procedures, and follow‑ups as required per protocol.
• Patient Care and Clinical Assessments: monitor health, record vital signs, review lab results, and collect/report adverse events.
• Administer treatments/interventions: provide study‑related treatments, coordinate and/or perform physical assessments, perform lab draws, administer injections where required.
• Patient support: serve as primary point of contact for participants and family.
• Data Collection and Documentation: document medical data, maintain records for audits, assist in manuscript preparation, enter data into electronic databases, maintain detailed records of patient data.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: ensure compliance with IRB, FDA, and GCP; report adverse events and protocol deviations; prepare for sponsor visits and regulatory audits.
• Collaboration and Communication: collaborate with investigators and research team, participate in meetings, train/mentor staff, develop patient educational materials, supervise clinical nurses, act as patient liaison.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: excellent communication skills; knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of clinical/translational research.

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

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

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to recreation and cultural activities.