Clinical Research Nurse - Registered Nurse

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse – Registered Nurse
Department: Clinical Research
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm


SUMMARY:
Coordinates, facilitates and monitors the implementation of all group research protocols being conducted in accordance with departmental policy, institutional policy, sponsor/protocol requirements, and FDA regulations. Provides, manages and coordinates care for patients participating in a clinical trial and their families, and ensures compliance with the written protocol.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and techniques, including physical assessment and implementation of care plans in a safe and effective manner.
• Collaborates with physicians, physician assistants, case managers, community providers, nursing staff, and leadership to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Manages adult medical care for patients enrolled in clinical trials, documenting health assessments, evaluating diagnostic measures, and educating patients and families on protocols, risks, benefits, and prognosis.
• Coordinates, implements, and monitors clinical trials by reviewing new protocols for feasibility, screening and enrolling participants, and maintaining thorough knowledge of active studies.
• Collects, records, and submits study data and regulatory documents accurately and on time, while ensuring compliance with sponsor, FDA, and IRB requirements.
• Prepares, stores, and ships specimens per protocol; maintains study drug and supply inventories; and ensures accurate documentation systems are in place.
• Serves as a liaison with sponsors, coordinating site visits, reconciling data queries, and ensuring adherence to study agreements.
• Participates in IRB submissions, annual reports, adverse event reporting, and audit readiness, representing the study team at meetings as needed.
• Demonstrates strong communication and teaching skills, providing education to staff, patients, families, and peers while identifying learning needs.
• Engages in ongoing professional development through continuing education, journal review, seminars, and participation in professional organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, preferably as an RN or Research Coordinator.
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills
• Current New York State Registered Nursing license
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$70,000.00 - $950,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.