Clinical Research Nurse

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

14.2% retirement contributions

Paid leave time

Holidays (11) per year

Tuition reduction (50%)

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate NICU-level clinical trials within the Department of Pediatrics. The role involves screening, enrolling and consenting families, and ensuring adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Primary responsibilities include data collection, safety monitoring, and collaboration with investigators and external partners. Requires current RN licensure and NICU experience; opportunity to work across multiple NICU studies.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure is required.
• Minimum 2 years' bedside nursing experience in a NICU setting preferred.
• Experience coordinating or managing clinical research studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in the NICU following GCP and study protocols.
• Screen, consent, and enroll participants and families; collect and manage data.
• Monitor safety and report adverse events; maintain study documentation and logs.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse

Job Summary: The Division of Neonatology has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research Nurse, in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine. Coordinate and manage day-to-day clinical research activities in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and applicable regulations. Screen, recruit, enroll, and obtain informed consent from study participants and families. Conduct study procedures, collect and maintain research data, monitor participant safety, and report adverse events. Maintain study documentation and compliance records, coordinate research visits and follow-up activities, and collaborate with investigators, clinical staff, and external partners to support successful study execution. Serve as a liaison between research teams, clinical departments, sponsors, and regulatory entities under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). Requires current Registered Nurse (R.N.) licensure.

This position is posted at multiple job levels. Each level has distinct qualifications, responsibilities, which will be evaluated during the selection process. Final placement, including the associated pay rate, will be determined based on business needs and budget considerations.

Department Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

Benefits Summary

• Excellent healthcare coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Employee Health Requirements

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), study protocols, and applicable regulations. Implement processes and organize efforts within study team to achieve objectives, coordinating research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care. Create and maintain tools and documentation to track study metrics, providing updates to management. Conduct pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and close-out activities. Maintain source documents and report adverse events. Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from study participants. Collect and maintain patient and laboratory data. Work directly with study participants and families and serve as project liaison to other departments, outside organizations, and government agencies. Work under the direction of the Primary Investigator (PI). Requires a Registered Nurse (R.N.) certification.

1. Independently manage 3-5 study protocols implemented in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

• Screen for eligible infants each workday.
• Collaborate with the PI and NICU clinical staff to verify eligibility and approach of the family.
• Obtain parental permission for infant's participation in the study.
• Create and maintain screening and enrollment logs.
• Perform study procedures per the protocol such as randomization, medication or lab orders, lab processing, or parental surveys.
• Efficiently collect data and accurately enter it into the protocol database.
• Monitor infant for adverse events and report events to the PI.
• Ensure compliance with study protocol.
• Review all protocol amendments, consent changes, and data form changes and ensure that these are implemented within the NICU processes.
• Ensure proper storage, dispensing, handling, and disposition of investigational products and other supplies.
• Communicate any issues with compliance to the study protocol with PI/nurse manager.
• Coordinate study start-up, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and study close-out activities.

2. Provide back-up for all ongoing NICU studies.

• Stay up to date on all other ongoing protocols.
• Review eligibility and approach families for all ongoing NICU studies while on-site.
• Conduct necessary protocol study procedures for all ongoing NICU studies.

3. Actively collaborate with the NICU clinical staff.

• Provide bedside teaching as needed.
• Work proactively with the clinical care team to integrate the protocol with routine daily care of the infant.
• Keep attending neonatologist and nurse practitioners updated on the study protocol and infant's participation in the study.

4. Actively collaborate with other departments as needed.

• Communicate recruitment plans with OB/GYN when approaching same families for multiple studies.
• If recruiting for studies with well-baby nursery, liaise with nursing management and staff regarding study protocol.

The following job levels and associated pay rates will be considered based on job placement. Final placement, including the corresponding pay rate, will be determined by the department in alignment with business needs and budget considerations.

Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), I

Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: PZ6521 Grade: P15 Expected Pay Range: $56,367 to $70,151

Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), II

Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: PZ6522 Grade: P17 Expected Pay Range: $68,204 to $84,883

Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), III

Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: PZ6523 Grade: P18 Expected Pay Range: $75,024 to $93,371

Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), IV

Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skillset. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience. This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track. Job Code: PZ6524 Grade: P19 Expected Pay Range: $82,527 to $102,709

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), I

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), II

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), III

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Clinical Research Coordinator (R.N.), IV

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Requires current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Preferences

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a bedside nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, well-baby nursery, or labor and delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

The Department will screen applicants according to the identified preferences.

Requisition Number

PRN46291B

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Generally, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. May be scheduled to work or be on-call up to one weekend per month, based on study protocol recruitment requirements. Hours may vary based on operational needs. Not expected to work on holidays or nights. Opportunities for a hybrid telework schedule may be considered after the initial training period with a minimum of 3 days/week onsite, provided the arrangement is supported by operational needs and individual performance. Telework arrangements are not guaranteed and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business requirements or performance. Employees approved for hybrid telework must provide their own private workspace, secure internet connection, and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Department

00848 - Pediatric Administration

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

Depends on Experience

Close Date

12/23/2026