Clinical Research Associate- RN or Clinical Research Associate I

Job Summary

Operates under general supervision. Performs data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research. Prepares submission for all reportable events. Develops, maintains, and/or monitors case report forms. Ensures compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s). Provides data to the collaborating research organization or study sponsor. Prepares data reports. The Clinical Research Associate - RN also provides patient care, education, and management.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
• Affix submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variations).
• Maintain/enter data as required for case report forms.
• Ensure compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s).
• Provide data to the collaborating research organization (CRO) or study sponsor, and prepare data reports as directed.
• (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities)
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• For Clinical Research Associate - RN: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• For Clinical Research Associate I: Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.

Minimum Experience

Prior Industry Experience Preferred.

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certifications

• For Clinical Research Associate - RN: (LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state. (LC: RN-MISS, RN-ARK or RN-KY) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• For Clinical Research Associate I: None