Clinical Nurse-Research

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IU Health Arnett Hospital in Indiana is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to blend direct patient care with oversight of clinical trials across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will screen, enroll, and assess participants while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with physicians and sponsors, coordinates study activities, educates patients, and collects study data including phlebotomy and IV placement.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• 5–7 years of relevant nursing experience.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations governing clinical trials.
• Ability to perform physical assessments.
• Phlebotomy skills to draw blood and start IVs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, and enroll patients into clinical studies.
• Conduct study visits and patient assessments.
• Coordinate study activities and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families about research participation.
• Collect study data and perform research procedures including phlebotomy and IV placement.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Phlebotomy

IV placement

Regulatory compliance

MS Office proficiency

Education

ASN (Associates of Nursing)

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.