RN Clinical Research

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) at PIH Health Hospital is responsible for the coordination and delivery of patient care and clinical trial support within a hospital-based research setting. The CRN ensures that clinical studies are conducted in compliance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and ethical standards, while prioritizing patient safety and data integrity.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital
- Whittier, PIH Health Hospital
- Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work . For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

• The clinical trial nurse is required to have comprehensive knowledge in all areas of protocol design, strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, ability to navigate fast-paced hospital environments, manage multiple studies, excellent communication and patient education abilities, knowledge of federal regulations (FDA, OHRP), ICH-GCP guidelines, and HIPAA, proficient in EMRs and clinical research platforms (e.g., Epic, REDCap, Medidata, OnCore).
• Must be knowledgeable in internet access to manage clinical trials case report forms.
• Proficient with computerized and manual data collection.
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer programs.

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in Oncology / Hematology

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or master’s degree (MSN)
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
• Board Certification in area of specialty
• Prior experience with clinical trials or research coordination is strongly preferred