Clinical Nurse-Research

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Arnett Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join our team in a full-time, dayshift role. You will coordinate multiple trials across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring patient safety and regulatory adherence while supporting a diverse research portfolio.

The position requires an RN license in Indiana, BLS, and 5–7 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and data collection skills are essential to advance our clinical research efforts.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN from an accredited program; active RN license in Indiana.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; other ALS may be needed per unit.
• 5–7 years of relevant clinical experience, preferably in research settings.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations governing research trials.
• Experience with patient data collection and clinical procedures such as phlebotomy and IV placement.

Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, and enroll patients into clinical studies.
• Conduct study visits and patient assessments per protocol.
• Coordinate activities and ensure regulatory compliance for trials.
• Collaborate with physicians, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families about participation and safety implications.
• Collect study data and perform procedures like phlebotomy and IV placement.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Phlebotomy

IV placement

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Clinical Nurse-Research

Overview

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.