Registered Nurse - Research

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

PTO and illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure and certification reimburse.

Student loan support

Employee rewards and recognition

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Legal insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse, Clinical Research in Birmingham, AL to coordinate and manage compliant execution of clinical studies. You will work with investigators, research teams, and participants to ensure protocol adherence and data quality.

Responsibilities include subject recruitment, regulatory compliance, data collection, and ensuring patient safety within nursing scope. This role offers collaboration and growth opportunities in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• BSN preferred.
• 3–5 years clinical nursing experience required.
• 2–4 years clinical research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of clinical research protocols with adherence to timelines.
• Perform nursing assessments and procedures within scope of practice for studies.
• Manage subject recruitment, consent, and enrollment.
• Oversee regulatory submissions and documentation.
• Liaise between investigators, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure data integrity and quality through QA reviews.
• Maintain study documentation and training records.
• Provide education to staff and participants on protocol requirements and safety.

Skills

Clinical research protocols

Regulatory compliance

Nursing assessments

Regulatory submissions

Communication

Data collection

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic data capture systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work

Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits

Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match

Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways

We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement

Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles

Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs

A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day

Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact

Job Summary
The Registered Nurse, Clinical Research coordinates and manages the compliant execution of clinical research studies, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. This role involves collaborating with investigators, research teams, and participants to ensure the successful implementation of studies. Responsibilities include protocol adherence, subject recruitment, regulatory compliance, data collection, and participant care within the scope of nursing practice.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the implementation and conduct of clinical research protocols, ensuring compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and timelines.
• Performs clinical assessments, treatments, and procedures within the Registered Nurse scope of practice as required by research protocols, including administration of medications, patient monitoring, and follow-up care.
• Manages subject recruitment, screening, informed consent, and enrollment, ensuring eligibility criteria are met and participants are informed of study details.
• Oversees study documentation, including regulatory submissions, case report forms, and data collection, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and FDA guidelines.
• Acts as a liaison between investigators, research staff, sponsors, and regulatory agencies, addressing protocol-related questions and ensuring effective communication.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews of study documents and regulatory submissions, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring data integrity.
• Maintains essential regulatory and study documentation, including training records, licenses, site certifications, and patient files, to support audits and inspections.
• Provides education and training to research staff and participants regarding protocol requirements, study expectations, and safety monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience required
• 2-4 years of clinical research experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of clinical research protocols, regulations, and ethical guidelines, including FDA and NIH requirements.
• Proficiency in managing study documentation, regulatory submissions, and data collection.
• Clinical expertise in assessments, treatments, and nursing care within research settings.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, sponsors, and participants.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple studies and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems in a dynamic research environment.
• Knowledge of electronic data management systems and medical record systems preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is beneficial.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within the first 12 months of employment required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 163359
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 03:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 3686 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35243, US