Registered Nurse I, Research

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters is seeking a Research RN to conduct trials and ensure patient safety in compliance with FDA/GCP guidelines. You will educate patients, obtain informed consent, and monitor responses across oncology trials in Ashland, KY.

Required is a BSN with RN licensure and 0–2 years in nursing or related research; a MSN is preferred. This full-time role involves collaboration with sponsors, IRB, physicians, and trial staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Active RN licensure.
• 0–2 years of nursing experience in a related area.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with research policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Evaluates patients for clinical trial eligibility using protocol criteria.
• Educates patients and families about research risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Obtains informed consent for participation in clinical trials.
• Randomizes patients and ensures protocol-required orders are executed and documented.
• Monitors, documents, and reports patient responses and adverse events.
• Maintains accurate logs for drugs, devices, and research documentation.
• Communicates with sponsors, IRB, physicians, and research staff.
• Prepares and restocks research trial carts and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

GCP & FDA regulations

Informed consent

Patient education

Clinical trial coordination

Sponsor/IRB communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary: Responsible for conducting research trials for patients while adhering to all applicable FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. Ensures patient advocacy throughout all decision‑making processes. Accompanies patients during all clinical trial procedures. Coordinates research activities to maintain compliance and support patient safety.

Essential Functions

• Understands and complies with research policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Evaluates patients for clinical trial eligibility using protocol criteria.
• Educates patients and families about research risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Obtains informed consent for participation in clinical trials.
• Randomizes patients and ensures protocol‑required orders are executed and documented.
• Monitors, documents, and reports patient responses and adverse events.
• Maintains accurate logs for drugs, devices, and research documentation.
• Communicates with sponsors, IRB, physicians, and research staff.
• Prepares and restocks research trial carts and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, research, or a related field. Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Maintains active RN licensure.

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job‑related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands: This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, temperature extremes, loud noises, working in confined spaces, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, and combative or violent people. Occasional job‑related travel may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A Department: Oncology Service Line Shift: Day (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.