Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

About the role

Supports clinical research projects by coordinating projects and drug trials, assessing patients' qualifications, and facilitating protocols. Collects and reviews lab results, patient data, and lab specimens; administers medications and protocol-specific treatments. Performs general laboratory duties and specialized nursing duties, trains new staff, and ensures regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical research projects and drug trials.
• Assesses patients for qualification/enrollment in research projects and subject groups.
• Implements research protocols and monitors patient assessments.
• Collects and reviews lab results; monitors results for adverse reactions.
• Collects patient data, including medical histories and physical assessments.
• Maintains and enters data into databases/logs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs general laboratory duties, including monitoring supply inventory, monitoring temperatures of freezers and refrigerators, cleaning equipment, and disposing of biological waste.
• Performs specialized nursing duties such as arterial puncture, venipuncture, and operation of electronic monitoring equipment; assists with surgical and/or invasive procedures.
• Administers treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol.
• Collects, prepares, and processes lab specimens.
• Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.
• Participates in the development of internal review board submissions as requested.
• Collaborates with multiple investigators, sponsors, and research coordinators.
• Assists with training of new staff and ongoing guidance of newer staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• RN licensure/certification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check required prior to start.
• Current TB test required as a condition of employment.

Schedule

Flexibility with shift/hours; occasional weekend hours may be required.