Clinical Nurse-Research

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Nurse to join its Clinical Research Team. The nurse works with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate clinical trials and provide patient care. The team supports more than 50 trials in inpatient and outpatient settings across specialties including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, pulmonology, transplant, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and infectious diseases.

The Clinical Research Nurse uses nursing knowledge and skills to coordinate clinical trials. Work includes coordinating regulatory aspects of trials, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, screening and enrolling patients, and conducting study visits. The position is based on-site at Methodist Hospital and requires travel within the metro area to IUH West, IUH North, and IUH Fishers. The schedule is 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly), Monday through Friday, with on-call requirements three to four times monthly.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an 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 to draw blood and start IVs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applications.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Inpatient nursing hospital experience.
• Critical care experience.
• Previous research experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory aspects of clinical trials.
• Collaborate with 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 coordinate trials as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree