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

The Iowa Clinic•West Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Nurse at Innovo Research, in partnership with The Iowa Clinic, supports the safe and compliant conduct of clinical trials at a site-specific clinic. The role manages multiple concurrent studies, including screening, recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, protocol-related procedures and visits, follow-up, source documentation, data entry, query resolution, and IRB submissions and updates. Under investigator supervision, the nurse conducts protocol-required health assessments, monitors participant safety and adverse events, provides clinical care within the scope of their nursing license, and administers study interventions or treatments when directed and appropriate. The position also supports informed consent, laboratory specimen collection and shipment, investigational product documentation, staff training records, and communication with research assistants and coordinators. This is an in-person role with a standard 40-hour workweek and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN licensure in the state of employment.
Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
BLS certification.
Three years of prior experience in a health-related clinic or research setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Strong organizational skills.
Working knowledge of clinical trials.
Effective time-management skills and the ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, coworkers, managers, and clients.
High level of integrity and honesty, including maintaining confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac experience.
Internal Medicine experience.
Certification in Clinical Research Coordination (CCRC).

Responsibilities

Perform clinical functions such as phlebotomy and monitoring participants’ vital signs when warranted; educate families and contribute to participant care and evaluation, including preliminary inclusion and exclusion assessment.
Manage multiple concurrent trials, including screening, recruitment, enrollment, participant scheduling, protocol-related procedures, study visits, and follow-up.
Collect participant histories, maintain source documentation, perform data entry and query resolution, and prepare IRB submissions, modifications, continuing reviews, and reportable-event documentation.
Conduct health assessments under investigator supervision as medically necessary or required by protocol to assess or resolve adverse events, safety concerns, and general health.
Monitor participants for adverse events and report them to the principal investigator and, if applicable, the study coordinator.
Administer study interventions and treatments as directed by the principal investigator when appropriate to the scope of the nurse’s license.
Prepare and monitor the administration, use, and documentation of investigational products and other required clinical-trial treatments.
Practice within the scope of the applicable nursing license and maintain required hospital and unit-specific training competencies and active state licensure.
Perform diagnostic tests and monitor participant health through regular assessments.
Observe, document, and report changes in participant health status and provide clinical care when necessary.
Respond to emergencies and provide medical care as necessary or as directed by a study investigator.
Communicate frequently with research assistants and research coordinators about enrollment and tasks.
Assist with informed consent when appropriate to the scope of the nurse’s license.
Support and advocate for research participant safety.
Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens.
Comply with Innovo, clinic, and sponsor policies and standard operating procedures, as well as applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines.
Train new investigator and site staff members on study-specific topics and requirements; assist with auditing and maintaining staff training records.
Perform additional duties as assigned.