Clinical Research Nurse - Mercy Springfield - Now Hiring

Position Summary

The Clinical Research RN coordinates and conducts clinical trial activities while ensuring participant safety, protocol compliance, and accurate data collection. This role works closely with investigators, sponsors, and study participants to support successful research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research activities and patient visits.
• Screen, consent, educate, and monitor study participants.
• Administer investigational products and perform protocol-required procedures.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, document, and maintain accurate study data and source records.
• Process laboratory specimens and maintain study supplies.
• Monitor participant safety and report adverse events as required.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and research staff.
• Support patient recruitment efforts and community outreach activities.
• Assist with training and mentoring research team members.
• Attend study meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or BSN.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BSN: 2+ years of nursing experience.
• ADN/Diploma: 3+ years of nursing experience.
• Experience performing patient assessments, vital signs, ECGs, spirometry, phlebotomy, or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical research experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of clinical trial protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies

• Clinical judgment
• Patient-focused care
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication and collaboration
• Regulatory compliance
• Critical thinking