Supervisor, Research Nurse

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Are you looking to join a healthcare company that is based on excellence and love? Then this is the position you need to check out!

Christiana Care is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. Christiana Care includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health.

It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. Christiana Care is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the unique Care Vio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, Christiana Care is shaping the future of health care.

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to , access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

The Research Nurse Supervisor provides operational and clinical research support for studies conducted through the Delaware Practice and Community-Based Research Network (PCBRN); a statewide initiative focused on advancing community-engaged research. The network includes ten healthcare organizations and more than 40 primary care practice sites across Delaware. Beyond supporting primary care providers, the PCBRN model requires extensive coordination among network personnel, healthcare organizations, and academic partners to successfully conduct research in real-world clinical settings while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

With limited supervision, this role facilitates the integration and execution of research protocols across participating primary care sites throughout the entire study lifecycle. Responsibilities include conducting feasibility assessments, coordinating site initiation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting study implementation, overseeing data management processes, coordinating participating sites, and providing education and training to clinical and research staff.

• This position is 100% grant funded.
• This position does require visits to various locations throughout the state of Delaware and a reliable personal vehicle is required for this position.

• Assumes a leadership role and exercises independent judgment in the management of research participants within the scope of approved protocols and professional licensure, as appropriate.
• Assists the manager with oversight of day-to-day research operations and workflow management.
• Collaborates with the research manager to ensure effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of research activities.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of departmental policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of new programs, initiatives, and research infrastructure enhancements.
• Facilitates compliance with the Practice and Community-Based Research Network (PCBRN) model, institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures governing research activities.
• Develops, implements, and monitors quality improvement processes to promote research excellence, protocol compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Promotes adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subject protection, and study-specific clinical care requirements based on protocol, participant population, and research procedures.
• Provides clinical and operational oversight of research activities to ensure participant safety, protocol integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate data collection.
• Assists with the orientation, training, and ongoing education of research personnel, students, volunteers, and ancillary support staff.
• Serves as an educational resource for research staff, investigators, clinicians, academic faculty, and community partners regarding research processes, regulations, and best practices.
• Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among clinicians, researchers, operational leaders,…