Clinical Nurse-Research

Clinical Nurse-Research

IU Health Arnett Hospital | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Days

IU Health , Indiana's #1 healthcare system, is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse to join our team at IU Health Arnett Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine direct patient care with clinical research that helps advance new treatments and improve patient outcomes.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest healthcare system, we offer:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results wellness program with bi-weekly incentive opportunities
• Professional growth and development within a nationally recognized health system

About the Role

Our Clinical Research team consists of nurses, coordinators, and research assistants who support more than 80 clinical trials across inpatient and outpatient settings. Research studies span a variety of specialties, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, transplant, and infectious disease.

The Clinical Research Nurse plays a key role in coordinating clinical trials while ensuring participant safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include:

• Screening, recruiting, and enrolling patients into clinical studies
• Conducting study visits and patient assessments
• Coordinating study activities and regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with physicians, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educating patients and families about research participation
• Collecting study data and performing research-related clinical procedures, including phlebotomy and IV placement

Successful candidates will possess strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for advancing patient care through research.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of FDA regulations to govern the conduct of research trials.
• Requires ability to perform physical assessment of patients.
• Requires phlebotomy skills to draw blood; start IVs.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications.
• Critical Care experience preferred but not required.

Join IU Health Arnett Hospital and help bring innovative research opportunities to patients while contributing to the future of healthcare.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.