Coordinator-Research Nurse I RN

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Research Coordinator, RN- I to coordinate clinical research protocols, ensuring Good Clinical Practice compliance and data integrity. You will liaise with IRB, sponsors, and investigators while supporting patient care and recruitment across trials.

Requirements include RN licensure and oncology or clinical research experience; BSN is preferred. Travel may be required in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure or equivalent by experience
• 2 years of Research or Clinical experience
• 2 years in Oncology or Clinical Research
• Preferred BSN degree

Responsibilities

• Facilitates protocol and GCP compliance for trials.
• Communicates with the research team to support trials.
• Leads informed consent discussions with patients and ensures understanding.
• Manages patient activities per protocol and assessments.
• Ensures source data collection and documentation quality.
• Supports recruitment while respecting diverse populations.
• Maintains ethical conduct to protect patient rights and data quality.
• Identifies financial variables impacting trials and supports stewardship.
• Identifies professional development needs and pursues growth opportunities.
• Performs other assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Organization

Communication

EMR

CTMS

Informed consent

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR

Clinical Trial Management System

Job description

The Research Coordinator, RN- I is responsible for coordinating the conduct of research protocols, assuring that the integrity and quality of the research is maintained and that the research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, federal, and sponsor regulations and guidelines, BMHCC and BCRI policies and procedures. This includes the coordination of clinical research activities, patient clinical care and management, recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrollment, submission of data, randomization and patient follow-up. This position may act as a liaison between the hospital, the IRB, study sponsors, and all investigators. This position will collaborate with research coordinators, data managers and regulatory specialists. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates compliance with the requirements of the research protocol and good clinical practice while remaining cognizant of the needs of diverse patient populations.
• Communicates with research team to facilitate the effective conduct of clinical trials.
• Demonstrates leadership in ensuring patient comprehension and safety during initial and ongoing clinical trial informed consent discussions.
• Manages the activities of patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocol procedures, assessments, and reporting requirements.
• Ensures collection of source data and completion of documentation that validate the integrity of the conduct of the clinical trial.
• Enhances recruitment while being mindful of the needs of diverse patient populations.
• Enhances adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials in order to protect the rights and well-being of patients and the collection of quality data.
• Identifies financial variables that affect research and supports good financial stewardship in clinical trials.
• Identifies his or her ongoing professional development needs and seeks resources and opportunities to meet those needs, such as memberships in nursing, oncology, or research organizations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Specifications

Experience

• 2 years of Research or Clinical experience
• 2 years of Oncology or Clinical Research Experience

Education

• Currently licensed nurse or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred/Desired bachelors degree in Nursing.

Special Skills

• Computer skills to include MS Word, Excellent organizational skills. Detail oriented. Experience with EMR and Clinical Trial Management System

Licensure

• BLS certification within 14 days; RN License required by state.
• Certifications - SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates), ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals), Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), HAZMAT, CCRP or CCRC