What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research APRN- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position at Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research?
Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research (BHCCR) is a dedicated clinical trials site within the Baptist Health Arkansas system, conducting Phase I–IV studies across multiple therapeutic areas. We are seeking a full-time APRN as a clinical practitioner to support our investigational research program.
This role centers on protocol driven participant care within a compliance focused environment where data quality and patient safety take priority over volume. You will work in close collaboration with Principal Investigators and the Study Coordinators in a structured, professionally supportive setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and detailed medical history reviews for clinical trial participants
- Evaluate prospective participants for eligibility based on protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Monitor participants for adverse events; ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting to the Principal Investigator and study sponsor
- Order, perform, and interpret required clinical diagnostics, including laboratory panels, EKGs, and imaging studies
- Maintain precise, contemporaneous participant records and complete all required electronic study documentation
- Educate participants on study objectives, procedural expectations, and investigational product compliance
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Predictable 40-hour work week with no scheduled weekend or holiday shifts (minimal, remote phone-only triage for urgent participant safety inquiries)
- No insurance billing, coding, or prior-authorization workflows
- 401k, health benefits (health, vision, dental, life), retirement, and PTO
Requirements
Required
- Active, unencumbered APRN license in the state of Arkansas
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred
- Previous clinical research experience
- Candidates with strong clinical assessment skills and demonstrated interest in research methodologies are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person