What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Nurse position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
- Coordinates assigned clinical studies from initiation through close-out under PI direction
- Organizes study start-up activities, including feasibility, regulatory submissions, and staff scheduling.
- Prepares, maintains, and reconciles study documentation such as source notes, case report forms, and regulatory binders.
- Schedules and conducts participant visits; ensures accurate data capture and protocol adherence.
- Monitors participant safety, performs follow-up, and reports adverse events promptly.
- Serves as a liaison between investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and ancillary departments (pharmacy, lab, imaging).
- Assists in IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
- Maintains participant confidentiality and secure handling of study records.
- Serves as a liaison between investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and ancillary departments (pharmacy, lab, imaging).
- Performs clinical duties per protocol, including biospecimen collection, study-drug administration, EKGs, and other nursing procedures within scope of practice.
- Provides patient education and informed-consent discussions in coordination with the PI.
- Collaborates with care teams to integrate study participation with standard clinical treatment.
- Advocates for participant safety and wellbeing throughout the research process.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, required
- Licenses or certifications:
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
- CITI training
- Prior experience:
- 1-2 years of clinical research
- 2 ( ) years of Clinical Bedside Nursing
- Critical Care Experience Preferred
- Ability to manage project timelines and competing priorities
- Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance and NIH grant policies
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Detail-oriented and capable of navigating complex institutional processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of IRB submission platforms and regulatory databases
- Frequent sitting for administrative work
- Occasional walking and standing in clinical areas
- Occasional lifting of study materials and files (under 20 lbs)
- In Person office and clinical exposure
- Potential exposure to patient care settings and biological samples