Registered Nurse - Research

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and illness benefits

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Registered Nurse, Clinical Research to coordinate and manage compliant execution of clinical studies. You will collaborate with investigators, research teams, and participants to ensure protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, data collection, and participant care within the scope of nursing practice.

The role requires a strong nursing foundation, 2–4 years of clinical research experience preferred, and the ability to manage multiple studies,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of clinical research protocols to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform nursing assessments, treatments, and procedures per study protocols.
• Manage subject recruitment, screening, informed consent, and enrollment.
• Oversee study documentation, submissions, and data collection per GCP and FDA guidelines.
• Act as liaison between investigators, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of study documents and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain training records, licenses, site certifications, and patient files for audits.
• Provide education and training to research staff and participants.

Skills

Clinical research protocols

Regulatory submissions

Data collection

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic data management systems

Medical records systems

Job description

Why Join Us?

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.