Nurse Researcher

Allina Health; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability - short/long term

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Research Nurse to coordinate patient care in clinical studies, working under supervision to meet protocol standards.

You will educate investigators and staff, coordinate enrollment and follow-up, and mentor team members while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a day-shift, full-time role based in Minnesota with multiple hospital sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program.
• 2–5 years of experience in clinical practice and/or hospital experience in specialty.
• RN - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire.
• CITI Certification (Allina) within 180 days of hire; nursing specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care in accordance with research protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Provide protocol-specific education to investigators, nurses, and staff; ensure safe administration of study treatments.
• Coordinate care throughout the study and follow-up; ensure compliance with the study.
• Assist with start-up activities, screening, eligibility, informed consent and randomization; maintain patient communications.
• Train and mentor research and clinical staff; contribute to quality indicators and data collection.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education/training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Location Address: 1455 Saint Francis AveShakopee, MN 55379-3374

Date Posted: October 23, 2026

Department: 16000480 AHCI Research

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekeends
• Primary location: St. Francis Regional Medical Center, with shifts at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and United Hospital

Job Description: Coordinates care for patients enrolled in clinical research studies in Health System. Under supervision of senior team members and Research Investigators, ensures research patient care needs meet standards. Coordinates research plan of care, provides education for patients enrolled in study and collaborates with other disciplines to provide direct patient care to study participants.

Principle Responsibilities

• Ensure coordination of patient care in accordance with research protocol and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with providing protocol-specific education to investigators, nurses, pharmacy staff and any other staff directly supporting study protocol, to ensure accurate and safe administration of study treatments.
  • Provide applicable sections of the study protocol to clinical staff to assist with training.
  • Coordinate patient care throughout the research study and follow-up period, and ensure compliance with the study.
  • Perform safety monitoring and clinical care in accordance with the protocol.
  • Conduct ongoing patient evaluations (in collaboration with clinical team) to assess patients' treatment toxicity and response.
  • Assist investigator in dose modifications according to the protocol. Instruct staff on side effect management in accordance with the research protocol.
  • Perform data management in accordance with the research protocol.
• Maintain systems for appropriate identification, recruitment, consent, and enrollment/ randomization of eligible patients on clinical research studies.
  • Assist with study start-up activities including but not limited to participating in pre-study visits, site initiation visits, protocol-specific training, and investigator meetings.
  • Perform screening activities and determine patient eligibility, obtain informed consent, and enroll/ randomize patients into studies.
  • Maintain communication appropriate for study patients' age and other special needs.
• Assist with training and mentoring of research and clinical staff for protocol specific procedures.
  • Assist with orientation and mentoring of research staff including clinical research coordinators, and other research staff.
  • Contribute to development of quality indicators, data collection, review and recommendations.
  • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team including investigators, research staff, and hospital/clinic and infusion center staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete research drug accountability.
  • Maintain study drug inventories at research sites.
  • Maintain accurate and complete study drug logs.
  • Maintain temperature parameters for study drugs according to manufacturers' recommendations and sponsor requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program
• 2 to 5 years of experience in clinical practice and/or hospital experience in specialty

Licenses/Certifications

• RN - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) Certification to be completed within (180 days) of hire (offered through Allina Health)
• Certification in nursing specialty preferred

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $37.04 to $50.77 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.*