Clinical Research Nurse, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute Liver Disease

Department

The Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute of Virginia Commonwealth University

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

The Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute of Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join its world‑renowned team of Hepatologists, researchers and imaging experts in changing the landscape of liver and metabolic diseases through research. The candidate will have the ability to engage in translational molecular research imaging at our new facility to include state‑of‑the‑art research scanners and equipment. The successful candidate will have experience in imaging safety, research protocols, and patient care and monitoring in a radiology environment.

The Clinical Research Nurse will provide all research study coordination and pre‑scanning activities for the care of the research participant being seen by the Imaging Center. They will report to the Manager of Research Imaging with regulatory oversight from the Associate Director of Clinical Trials. Anticipated start date for May‑June 2026.

• Be directly responsible for study coordination and regulatory management of an assigned portfolio of clinical research studies covering a variety of diseases and conditions.
• Coordinate all study specific imaging needs with internal & external Principal Investigators.
• Ensure compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
• Communicate and collaborate specific study requirements to the research team, including internal and external parties, sponsor, monitors, PI, and study participants.
• Perform pre‑scan checks including medication allergies, safety screenings/evaluations of all MRI participants for contraindicated devices, and clinical labs as indicated. Consult with appropriate research staff on participant devices and contraindications as needed.
• Obtain participant vascular access, vital signs as needed and other clinical duties in caring for research imaging participants during visit.
• Administer investigational medications and perform patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects.
• Work with research staff to monitor participants post‑injection while following all reaction protocols per ACR guidelines.
• Provide accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in either internal and sponsor databases.
• Work with technologists on protocol questions, and participate in other operational tasks within the Imaging Center as needed including administrative duties such as maintaining inventory, staffing operations, and participant scheduling.
• Work with Associate Director of Clinical Trials to ensure best practice guidelines are followed for the research participant in areas such as study activation, study coordination, data management, and records management.
• Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research Coordinator, plus additional sponsor GCP certifications as required.
• Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved protocols.
• Ensure site compliance with research protocols by reviewing all regulatory requirements to confirm implementation of appropriate methods, practices, and procedures for all research activities.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, by providing ongoing quality control audits, including maintaining ongoing investigational drug accountability.
• Maintain appropriate training, licensure and certifications per job requirements.
• Engage with staff and departmental leadership to streamline research workflow and operational efficiencies, while ensuring compliance to MRI and PET/CT policy and procedures.
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