Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical Research Coordinator (RN/LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing team. This is a dual-role position that combines nursing responsibilities with hands-on study coordination. The ideal candidate is already experienced in sponsor-funded clinical research and can quickly integrate into an active research environment. This position is ideal for a licensed nurse who enjoys both patient care and the operational aspects of clinical research. The candidate will serve as a study coordinator while also utilizing their nursing license to support clinical activities within the research clinic. This is not an entry-level research position. Applicants should have previous experience coordinating sponsor-funded clinical trials and be comfortable independently managing study participants, sponsor expectations, and protocol requirements. Responsibilities - Coordinate Phase II-IV sponsor-funded clinical trials from screening through study completion. - Conduct study visits in accordance with protocol requirements. - Review medical history, concomitant medications, and adverse events with participants. - Perform protocol-required clinical procedures within scope of licensure and delegation. - Support investigational product preparation and accountability activities as permitted b y protocol and site delegation. - Assist with participant education and answer protocol-related medical questions within scope of practice. - Complete source documentation, eSource, EDC, and query resolution accurately and promptly. - Maintain study regulatory documentation and assist with essential document management. - Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, monitors, laboratories, and study participants. - Participate in monitoring visits, audits, and sponsor interactions. - Serve as lead coordinator on assigned studies and help ensure enrollment, protocol compliance, and data quality goals are achieved. - Collaborate closely with investigators, nurse practitioners, coordinators, regulatory staff, and leadership. Requirements:

Qualifications Required - Current Tennessee RN or LPN license in good standing. - Minimum of 2 years of sponsor-funded clinical research experience. - Previous experience serving as a Clinical Research Coordinator. - Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and FDA regulations. - Experience with EDC systems and electronic source documentation. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to independently prioritize multiple studies and competing deadlines. - Professional communication skills with patients, sponsors, CROs, and monitors. Preferred - Experience coordinating pulmonary, respiratory, internal medicine, and metabolic studies. - Experience performing clinical assessments, specimen processing, ECGs, spirometry, or other protocol-required procedures. - ACRP or SOCRA certification (or willingness to obtain certification).

The right candidate is: - Able to become productive quickly with minimal onboarding. - Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the research team. - Highly organized and able to manage multiple active studies simultaneously. - Adaptable in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift throughout the day. - Committed to providing outstanding participant care while maintaining protocol compliance and data integrity. - Proactive, dependable, and willing to take ownership of assigned studies.