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Research Nurse 1

Inside Higher Ed
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Research📅1 day ago Post Date📅107903 Requisition #The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within Stanford University’s Department of Medicine is a dynamic and innovative center dedicated to excellence in research, medical education, and clinical care. Supported by more than 90 faculty members and a dedicated staff, we are the backbone of our ongoing efforts to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.

We are currently seeking a Research Nurse 1 who is passionate about clinical research and committed to delivering impactful results. The Research Nurse will collaborate closely with a robust clinical research team—including Principal Investigators, Clinical Research Nurse Manager, Associates, and other stakeholders—to support patients with heart failure.

Responsibilities include providing clinical and administrative nursing support, administering study medications and evaluating participants for adverse events.

The Research Nurse will work under the supervision of the Research Nurse Manager and Principal Investigators. Exceptional diplomacy, interpersonal and communication skills, and a high degree of integrity are essential, as is attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

The CV Med Clinical Research Team (CCRT) is a growing and dynamic group dedicated to supporting translational medicine and contributing to the mission of Stanford Medicine. If you are eager to achieve lasting results and make a difference, we invite you to join our team.

Duties Include

  • Support the safety of study participants and maintain communication with their families/caregivers and clinicians.
  • Provide clinical and administrative nursing support for research clinical trials based on scope of practice. Collaborate with clinical staff, researchers, outside vendors, and other staff to administer treatment and study protocols. May coordinate multi-site studies.
  • Conduct study participant evaluations according to the study protocol, assess adverse events, and apply triage and judgment to determine course of action.
  • Administer medications and treatments per study protocol for out study participant research participants. May collect, process, and ship lab specimens.
  • Comply with institutional policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines, and prepare and submit documentation as required by the study protocol, study sponsor, and regulatory authorities. Manage essential regulatory documents and handle confidential information (verbal and written) with tact and diplomacy, adhering to all HIPAA guidelines.
  • Supervise research staff, coordinating staffing or scheduling assignments as needed.
  • Participate in budget preparation and billing reconciliation.
  • Identify, recruit, and enroll study participants. Participate in the informed consent process.
  • Participate and host monitor visits.
  • Assist sponsor investigator research with Investigational New Drug/Investigational Device Exemption applications.

Desired Qualifications

  • Current license as a California Registered Nurse.
  • Current basic CPR certification.

Education & Experience (required)

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent, and two years of experience in nursing, preferably in a research setting.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (required)

  • Demonstrated ability to work with research subjects of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Verbal and written communication skills to convey medical and research-related information to research subjects of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Ability to identify confidential and sensitive information (written and verbal).
  • Ability to implement good clinical practices in all interactions with study participants, their families, and colleagues.
  • Ability to identify adverse reactions to study treatments and the required study protocol documentation to record these activities.
  • Ability to implement study protocols with supervision.
  • Ability to provide work direction to research support staff.
  • Demonstrated understanding of good clinical practices and regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrated experience with electronic data capture, including database management.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the position with some supervision.

Certifications & Licenses

  • Current license as a California Registered Nurse.
  • Current basic CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

  • Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, twist/bend/stoop/squat, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
  • Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, operate foot and/or hand controls.
  • Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix, operate a manual pipette.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California non-commercial class license and operate vehicle during daylight hours.

Working Conditions

  • May be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
  • May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
  • On call 24 hours/day.
  • Frequent travel, might include international travel.

Working Standards

  • When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

The expected pay range for this position is $114,953 to $148,232 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Benefits

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

  • Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
  • A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
  • A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
  • Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
  • Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Job Code: 4591
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Grade: J
  • Requisition ID: 107903
  • Work Arrangement : On Site

Salary : $114,953 - $148,232

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