Nurse Researcher

Research Coordinator

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital within Catholic Health, recognized for excellence in nursing, compassionate patient care, and a commitment to research, education, and innovation.

The Research Coordinator supports nursing research and evidence-based practice by coordinating research studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with investigators and interdisciplinary teams. This role facilitates the successful implementation of research projects and serves as a resource for nursing staff and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and nursing research studies from initiation through closeout, collaborating with principal investigators and interdisciplinary teams.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit research documentation, including regulatory files, IRB submissions, study records, and audit materials while ensuring compliance with institutional, IRB, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support evidence-based practice initiatives through research coordination, data collection and analysis, educational programs, and dissemination of research findings.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams regarding research processes, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate research-related meetings, conferences, and departmental initiatives while collaborating with internal and external partners to support study implementation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, represent the department on assigned projects, and support process improvements to enhance research operations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters in Nursing required, DNP preferred.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical or nursing research experience required; experience with IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice preferred.
• CCRP or CCRA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of clinical research regulations, IRB processes, FDA requirements, and other regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, project coordination, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Posted Salary Range

USD $58.00 - USD $78.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth