Coordinator-Research Nurse I RN

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Memphis seeks a Research Coordinator, RN to coordinate the conduct of research protocols, ensuring integrity and adherence to Good Clinical Practice, federal and sponsor guidelines, and hospital policies. You will manage patient care, recruitment, data collection, and reporting, serving as a liaison with the IRB, sponsors, and investigators.

This role requires leadership in patient safety during consent discussions, management of trial activities, and a strong focus on ethical

Qualifications

• RN license required; BSN preferred.
• 2 years of Research or Clinical experience.
• 2 years of Oncology or Clinical Research Experience.
• Proficiency with EMR and Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates compliance with research protocols and GCP.
• Communicates with research team to support trials.
• Leads informed consent discussions ensuring patient understanding and safety.
• Manages patient activities in trials per protocol, assessments, and reporting.
• Ensures source data collection and documentation for trial integrity.
• Supports recruitment and diversity considerations.
• Maintains ethical practices and protects patient rights and data quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR

CTMS

MS Word

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