Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) – Innovo Research in partnership with The Iowa Clinic

The Iowa Clinic • West Des Moines, IA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

A day in the life…
Wondering what a day in the life of a Clinical Research Nurse at Innovo Research might look like?
Deliver direct clinical care to trial participants, including phlebotomy, vital signs, diagnostic testing, and other protocol-required procedures within scope of license.
Conduct health assessments under investigator oversight to evaluate general health and help assess, manage, and resolve adverse events and safety concerns.
Manage multiple concurrent trials by supporting screening, recruiting, enrollment, scheduling, study visits, and follow-up while keeping source documentation accurate and audit-ready.
Monitor, document, and promptly report adverse events and any change in participant status to the Principal Investigator and study team.
Administer study interventions and treatments (as appropriate), and prepare/monitor investigational products to ensure correct administration, accountability, and documentation.
Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens; coordinate protocol procedures and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for each visit.
Support regulatory and data workflows by completing data entry/query resolution, assisting with IRB submissions and reportable events, following SOPs, and helping train new site staff on study requirements.
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Requirements

• Current RN or LPN licensure in the state of employment, with an active nursing license in good standing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited school of nursing; BLS required.
• Three or more years of experience in a health-related clinic and/or research setting (clinical trials experience preferred).
• Strong organization and documentation skills, with the ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using clinical/office systems; understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with physicians, coworkers, managers, sponsors/monitors, and clients while practicing integrity and maintaining confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• You hold (or are working toward) a clinical research certification such as CCRC.
• You have hands-on experience with investigational product administration/accountability and protocol-driven treatments.
• You enjoy coordinating complex visit schedules across multiple studies and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct clinical care to trial participants, including phlebotomy, vital signs, diagnostic testing, and other protocol-required procedures within scope of license.
• Conduct health assessments under investigator oversight to evaluate general health and help assess, manage, and resolve adverse events and safety concerns.
• Manage multiple concurrent trials by supporting screening, recruiting, enrollment, scheduling, study visits, and follow-up while keeping source documentation accurate and audit-ready.
• Monitor, document, and promptly report adverse events and any change in participant status to the Principal Investigator and study team.
• Administer study interventions and treatments (as appropriate), and prepare/monitor investigational products to ensure correct administration, accountability, and documentation.
• Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens; coordinate protocol procedures and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for each visit.
• Support regulatory and data workflows by completing data entry/query resolution, assisting with IRB submissions and reportable events, following SOPs, and helping train new site staff on study requirements.

What This Job Offers

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