Nurse Researcher

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a Magnet-designated teaching hospital within Catholic Health, is seeking a Research Coordinator to support nursing research and evidence‑based practice by coordinating studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with investigators.

You will prepare regulatory documents, audits, and data analysis, serve as a resource for nursing staff, and help implement research projects while fostering interdisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing required.
• DNP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and nursing research studies from initiation through closeout with principal investigators and interdisciplinary teams.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit regulatory documentation including IRB submissions, study records, and audit materials while ensuring compliance with institutional, IRB, FDA, and other requirements.
• Support evidence-based practice initiatives through research coordination, data collection and analysis, educational programs, and dissemination of findings.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams regarding research processes, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate research-related meetings, conferences, and departmental initiatives with internal and external partners to support study implementation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, represent the department on assigned projects, and support process improvements to enhance research operations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Masters in Nursing

DNP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Research Coordinator

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital within Catholic Health, recognized for excellence in nursing, compassionate patient care, and a commitment to research, education, and innovation.

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital within Catholic Health, recognized for excellence in nursing, compassionate patient care, and a commitment to research, education, and innovation.

The Research Coordinator supports nursing research and evidence-based practice by coordinating research studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with investigators and interdisciplinary teams. This role facilitates the successful implementation of research projects and serves as a resource for nursing staff and clinical teams.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and nursing research studies from initiation through closeout, collaborating with principal investigators and interdisciplinary teams.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit research documentation, including regulatory files, IRB submissions, study records, and audit materials while ensuring compliance with institutional, IRB, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support evidence-based practice initiatives through research coordination, data collection and analysis, educational programs, and dissemination of research findings.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams regarding research processes, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate research-related meetings, conferences, and departmental initiatives while collaborating with internal and external partners to support study implementation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, represent the department on assigned projects, and support process improvements to enhance research operations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters in Nursing required, DNP preferred.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical or nursing research experience required; experience with IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice preferred.
• CCRP or CCRA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of clinical research regulations, IRB processes, FDA requirements, and other regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, project coordination, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Salary Range

USD $58.00 - USD $78.00 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth