RN Clinical Research Coordinator III

Schedule will flex and extend in response to clinical research demands, including occasional needs during the weekend and evening/night. Environment includes any location within the VCU Health enterprise where clinical research is conducted, including VCU Medical Center, Tappahannock Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital, and VCU Health affiliated centers and clinics. Responsibilities Full project management of clinical research studies (investigator‑initiated and Phase I–IV industry trials) within international standards of clinical research and regulatory compliance. Study activation, closure, and coordination of site initiation, monitoring, and close‑out visits. Design and oversee study‑specific research processes, including case report forms, data collection, and patient enrollment strategies. Maintain study documentation, including source records, consent forms, and audit trails in the Clinical Trial Management System and other electronic databases. Conduct informed consent processes and manage enrollment, screen failures, and enrollment logs. Coordinate study‑specific training and in‑services for clinical staff and provide ongoing guidance to junior research staff. Monitor patient follow‑up visits, ensure adherence to protocol schedules, and track adverse events. Serve as primary contact for sponsor representatives, regulatory personnel, and internal stakeholders to facilitate study progress. Identify and resolve study‑specific obstacles, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and support quality assurance programs. Assist with recruitment and interviewing of research team members and complete annually one special project or presentation. Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (or health‑related field) required; Master’s degree preferred. Registered Nurse licence in the State of Virginia required. Minimum of three (3) years registered nurse experience and two (2) years clinical research experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) training required; clinical research certification (e.g., CCRP, CCRA, CCRC) preferred. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and clinical research regulations (GCP, FDA, HIPAA, OSHA). Strong initiative, detail orientation, excellent communication, and ability to train and mentor staff. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical trial management systems. Additional Responsibilities Facilitate and attend study‑specific meetings and institutional research training. Participate in VCU Health/VCU quality assurance programs and regulatory readiness activities. Act as liaison between research department, provider practices, and health system staff. Physical Requirements Manual dexterity, ability to lift/carry 0–50 lbs., push/pull 0–50 lbs., and push/pull 50–100 lbs.; ability to stoop, kneel, squat, balance, and bend. Exposure may include human blood, body fluids, hazardous substances, and intermittent noise. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Commonwealth University Health