Research Nurse

Norfolk, VA – First shift (Days)

About the role

Sentara Heart Hospital, located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, is seeking a Registered Research Nurse. The Research Nurse manages and coordinates all aspects of conducting clinical trials, both clinically and administratively. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements to ensure that studies are properly conducted in conformance with the protocol guidelines, departmental standards, and good clinical practices set forth by federal regulations. Responsibilities include the sound conduct of the clinical trial, including recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements. Maintenance of accurate and complete documentation of related regulatory documents is required. Participates in writing, presenting, and publishing results of studies. As the primary resource for the protocols, acts as liaison between the Investigators, the institutional review board (IRB), and the Sponsor.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Virginia RN License or Virginia/Multi-State Compact eligibility
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire (required for all Direct Care RNs)
• Specialty certification as a Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA CCRP or ACRP-CP) or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) required within 3 years of employment
• 2 years of nursing or research experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

About the workplace

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. The hospital is home to Sentara Heart Hospital, Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, and specialized services including:

• Accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Magnet hospital for nursing excellence
• Specialized care in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health
• State-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce of nearly 30,000 members. This is a tobacco-free environment. Remote work opportunities are available in select states for applicable positions.