RN - Clinic - Research OB/GYN Clinic

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.Organization:Ob-GynJob Summary:Research Nurse (Clinical Trials) — Monday–Friday | Day Shift | Local TravelIn this key role, you’ll help protect the integrity and quality of clinical research trials while supporting participants and study teams. With guidance from leadership and established procedures, you will coordinate recruitment and enrollment activities and ensure strict adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements.Key Duties/TasksSupport the conduct of clinical research trials in alignment with study protocols, GCP, and applicable regulationsPlan and implement participant recruitment strategies and screening workflowsCoordinate and manage participant enrollment and study visitsMaintain accurate, timely study documentation and source dataCommunicate effectively with investigators, sponsors, and internal clinical teams to support trial execution and complianceRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experienceActive Tennessee Registered Nurse licenseClinical trials experience preferred (2+ years strongly desired)Ob-Gyn experience is a plusExperience with Workday and eStar is a plusSchedule & TravelMonday–Friday, traditional daytime business hoursMust be able to travel to sites up to 50 miles from the VUMC campusMileage reimbursement provided.In order to address the pressing needs of women in today’s world, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at VUMC is dedicated to excellence in clinical and population women’s health care, to training the next generation of women’s health care providers, and to answering important clinical and biologic questions in women’s health. Our faculty consists of more than 170 physicians, midwives and nurse practitioners housed in the clinical divisions of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), Gynecologic Oncology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Focused sections and services in complex family planning, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, PCOS, maternal addiction, cardiovascular disease in pregnancy, lower genital tract diseases, transgender medicine, menopausal medicine, and community/global health complement our divisional structure. One Hundred Oaks and the Vanderbilt University Hospital serve as our main ambulatory and inpatient facilities, but we have grown to have nearly 10 ambulatory sites, a birthing center and five outreach practices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Conveys a basic knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research and incorporates them in the conduct of research and care of participants.• With assistance, prepares and processes new research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications and adverse events.• Perform administrative duties for trials, including but not limited to: Procuring equipment, preparing documentation, and packaging and shipping medications.• Utilize nursing skills to perform procedures, deliver individualized care, and abide by research protocols.• Actively identifies and participates in training, education, and development activities to improve own knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance professional development.• TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with nursing patient assessment and evaluations.• Nursing Patient Education (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient education.• Care Planning (Fundamental Awareness): Establishes realistic personal work goals and objectives. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on projects and assignments.• Evidence-Based Practice (Fundamental Awareness): Recognizes nursing practice is research-based and questions or demonstrates curiosity about the scientific basis of practice.• Regulatory Compliance (Fundamental Awareness): Scientific Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Knowledge of different scientific studies including but not limited Biomedical, Applied, and Physical. Our Nursing Philosophy:We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Affordable High Quality Health Plan OptionsDental and /or vision plan403 (b) retirement planPaid Time off (flex PTO)Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)Short-Long term disabilitySubsidized backup childcareAnd many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!Learn more about VUMC Nursing here .Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Individually contributes to project/ work teams.Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Position Qualifications:Responsibilities:Certifications:LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-OthersWork Experience:Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:Less than 1 yearEducation:Graduate of an approved discipline specific programThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.