Entry-level Research Nurse

Sarah Cannon Research Institute•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Clinic Research Nurse supports clinical research operations by delivering direct patient care and ensuring accurate data collection. The position requires a licensed registered nurse capable of performing clinical assessments, managing medical equipment, and supporting study-related procedures. The role is hands-on and patient-facing, with responsibilities that span both clinical and administrative functions.

Requirements

Current RN license to practice in the state of Tennessee
Current BLS Certification
Associate Degree in Nurse, Bachelor Degree preferred
Skill in performing nursing assessments, venipuncture, ECG collection, and specimen handling with accuracy and attention to detail.
Knowledge of clinical nursing practices, specimen collection techniques, and management of central venous and peripheral access devices within a research or clinical setting.
Knowledge of clinical research protocols, regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP), and documentation standards to ensure data integrity and patient safety.

Responsibilities

Access, de‑access, and maintain central venous devices (e.g., ports, PICCs); place peripheral IVs as needed for blood collection.
Collect, process, and document specimens using peripheral, central line, and protocol‑specific blood collection techniques.
Perform line flushes and assess patients with poor venous access.
Collect and document vital signs and ECGs; recognize abnormal ECG findings and escalate per protocol.
Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
Perform nursing assessments, monitor patients, and document findings at each clinic visit.
Prepare, quality‑check, and manage sponsor‑provided research collection kits.
Route collected specimens to appropriate departments for processing and analysis.
Ensure pharmacokinetic rooms and clinical spaces are clean, stocked, and patient‑ready.
Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot clinic‑owned and sponsor‑owned ECG equipment.
Accurately collect, document, and maintain source data in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Complete and submit data queries and documentation with appropriate source support.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support patient care and research operations.
Adhere to protocols, policies, lab manuals, SOPs, and applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality requirements.