Clinical Research Nurse: Study Coordination & Patient Care

Mercy; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Research is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) to coordinate and manage clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate data collection. The CRN will liaise with physicians, sponsors, CROs, and the study team to support enrollment, protocol implementation, and study execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration, training, and ongoing growth of Mercy's research program while upholding Mercy's Mission, Values, and Service Standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma, ADN or BSN.
• Licensure: Current RN license in applicable state.
• Experience: BSN 2+ years; ADN or Diploma 3+ years.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: perform patient assessments, vital signs, ECGs, spirometry, phlebotomy; strong communication; organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage assigned clinical trials from start-up through completion.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and support initiation activities.
• Maintain knowledge of study protocols and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Administer or oversee investigational medications and procedures per protocols.
• Support training, mentoring, and collaboration with sponsors/CROs.

Skills

Vital signs

ECGs

Spirometry

Phlebotomy

Education

BSN

ADN or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic systems

Job description

Mercy Research is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) to coordinate and manage clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate data collection. The CRN will liaise with physicians, sponsors, CROs, and the study team to support enrollment, protocol implementation, and study execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration, training, and ongoing growth of Mercy's research program while upholding Mercy's Mission, Values, and Service Standards.