Clinical Nurse-Research

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate clinical trials and provide patient care as part of a multidisciplinary research team. The team includes nurses, coordinators, and research assistants and supports more than fifty inpatient and outpatient trials across specialties including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, pulmonology, transplant, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and infectious diseases.

The nurse coordinates regulatory aspects of clinical trials, collaborates with IU Health colleagues and external stakeholders, screens and enrolls patients, and conducts study visits. The position is based on-site at Methodist Hospital, with travel within the Metro area to IUH West, IUH North, and IUH Fishers. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on day shift, with on-call requirements three to four times monthly. Key attributes include a team-oriented approach, strong organizational and time-management skills, and eagerness to learn.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN).
• Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Knowledge of FDA regulations governing the conduct of research trials.
• Ability to perform physical assessments of patients.
• Phlebotomy skills, including drawing blood and starting IVs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Inpatient nursing hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Critical care experience preferred but not required.
• Previous research experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory aspects of clinical trials.
• Collaborate with research team members and key stakeholders within and outside IU Health.
• Screen and enroll patients in clinical trials.
• Carry out clinical study visits.
• Provide patient care and use nursing knowledge and skills to support clinical research.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness program through a government initiative.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling services.
• Healthy Results wellness program, which rewards participation and contributes to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree