Clinical Research Nurse: Lead Patient-Centered Trials

Mercy Co; Clayton (MO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Research is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and manage clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate data collection across Mercy’s research program.

The CRN will serve as a liaison among participants, physicians, sponsors, CROs, and the research team while supporting staff training and a growing portfolio of studies. Strong nursing background and communication skills are essential.

Formación

• RN license in the applicable state.
• Nursing degree: RN with BSN/ ADN/ Diploma.
• 2+ years (BSN) or 3+ years (ADN/Diploma) nursing experience.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic systems.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and manage assigned clinical trials from study start-up through completion.
• Conduct study feasibility assessments and support study initiation activities.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of study protocols and ensure compliance with all research requirements.
• Administer or oversee investigational medications, treatments, and procedures as outlined in study protocols.
• Apply clinical judgment to support patient care, protocol adherence, and research operations.
• Screen, consent, educate, and enroll research participants.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor participants throughout study participation.
• Collect vital signs, ECGs, spirometry, blood glucose readings, and other study-related assessments.
• Monitor for adverse events and ensure participant safety at all times.
• Schedule and coordinate research visits while maintaining a positive participant experience.
• Accurately collect, document, and maintain clinical research data and source documentation.
• Complete case report forms and research records in a timely manner.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens as required by study protocols.
• Maintain study supplies, equipment, and investigational product inventories.
• Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, federal regulations, and institutional policies.
• Participate in quality assurance, monitoring visits, and audit activities.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, sponsors, and CROs to ensure successful study execution.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and precepting new research team members.
• Support research assistants, office staff, and volunteers.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and patient-focused research environment.
• Assist with participant recruitment initiatives and study awareness efforts.
• Serve as a liaison between Mercy Research, sponsors, and community partners.
• Attend investigator meetings and research-related training opportunities, including occasional travel as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Educación

Nursing Diploma

ADN

BSN

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Electronic systems

Descripción del empleo

Mercy Research is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to coordinate and manage clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate data collection across Mercy’s research program.

The CRN will serve as a liaison among participants, physicians, sponsors, CROs, and the research team while supporting staff training and a growing portfolio of studies. Strong nursing background and communication skills are essential.