Registered Nurse Clinical Research Coordinator

REGISTERED NURSE / CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Established Clinical Research Company is Seeking a Registered Nurse / Clinical Research Coordinator to Join Our Team!

Position Summary

Peters Medical Research is seeking an initiative-taking detail-oriented Registered Nurse / Clinical Research Coordinator (RN/CRC) to join our growing clinical research team.

The RN/CRC will coordinate and conduct clinical research studies while providing nursing expertise and direct clinical support to research participants and the research team. This position combines traditional Clinical Research Coordinator responsibilities with direct patient care clinical assessments medication administration laboratory procedures and support of medically complex research visits.

The RN/CRC will assist with assigned clinical trials from study startup through closeout and serve as a clinical resource to other research staff. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills strong clinical judgment within the nursing scope of practice and a commitment to patient safety research quality and protocol compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct assigned Phase IIV clinical research studies in accordance with study protocols GCP IRB requirements sponsor requirements and site policies.
Conduct screening enrollment study visits follow-up visits and other protocol-required activities.
Review medical records and assist in assessing potential research participants against protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Obtain and document medical histories medications vital signs ECGs laboratory results and other clinical information.
Perform venipuncture IV placement blood collection specimen processing ECGs and other protocol-required procedures within training and scope of practice.
Administer investigational products infusions injections and protocol-required medications when appropriately delegated and permitted.
Monitor participants during dosing infusions and research procedures and promptly identify and escalate adverse events or changes in clinical status.
Assist Investigators with the assessment documentation and follow-up of adverse events and safety events.
Provide clinical support during medically complex and Phase I research visits including PK visits and prolonged observation periods.
Complete accurate and timely source documentation and maintain complete research records.
Enter study data into EDC and other sponsor systems and resolve data queries within required timelines.
Assist with maintaining regulatory and essential study documents and required training records.
Manage laboratory kits specimens processing storage shipment and associated documentation according to protocol requirements.
Assist with investigational product accountability and documentation when delegated.
Coordinate participant scheduling laboratory testing imaging medical records and other protocol-required services.
Communicate professionally with sponsors CROs CRAs vendors laboratories IRBs Investigators and research participants.
Assist with site initiation visits monitoring visits audits inspections and study closeout activities.
Identify and promptly report protocol deviations documentation deficiencies safety concerns and operational issues.
Serve as a clinical resource to other Research Coordinators and assist with clinically complex subjects and procedures.
Support clinical research marketing activities as needed.
Maintain all required professional credentials certifications and clinical research training.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Masters Degree preferred.
Bachelors Degree required.
Phlebotomy certification required.
Current BLS certification.
Clinical research experience is preferred but not required.
Current GCP certification is preferred but not required.
Ability to perform venipuncture and IV placement or willingness to become proficient.
Strong clinical assessment and patient-care skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical research coordination experience.
Experience with IV infusions and medication administration.
ACLS certification.
Familiarity with GCP FDA regulations IRB requirements EDC and IRT systems and clinical trial documentation.
Experience in internal medicine cardiology gastroenterology emergency medicine critical care infusion therapy or another medically complex clinical setting.

Skills & Abilities
Excellent diligence with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
Strong knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology.
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple studies participants deadlines and competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office EMR EDC and computer-based documentation systems.
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
Friendly professional and compassionate interaction with patients and research staff.
Resolute and dependable with the ability to complete assignments and deliverables within required timelines.
Strong critical thinking skills and willingness to assist other members of the research team.
Commitment to patient safety confidentiality protocol compliance and research quality.
Schedule & Operational Requirements
Core clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Some flexibility may be required for early-morning late-day weekend or extended research visits based on study requirements.
This is not a remote position and requires direct patient care and on-site participation in clinical research activities.
Must be able to remain on-site for prolonged or time-sensitive research visits when required.
Must be able to perform venipuncture IV procedures collect and process biological specimens and perform other direct clinical research procedures.
Professional Expectations
The RN/CRC is expected to function as both a clinical research nurse and study coordinator balancing direct patient care with study coordination responsibilities.
The successful candidate must consistently follow study protocols site policies SOPs sponsor instructions and established research workflows. All documentation must be accurate complete contemporaneous and maintained within required timelines.



Competitive Benefit Package Includes:

Competitive Salary
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Opportunities
Professional Development & Training
Clinical Research Education and Certification Support
And more!


Peters Medical Research is affiliated with Bethany Medical:

Bethany Medical is the largest independent established multi-specialty group in Central North Carolina serving the Triad and surrounding communities for over thirty-nine years. Bethany Medical is open seven days a week with thirteen convenient locations and sixteen practices in Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point Kernersville Jamestown North Wilkesboro and Mt. Airy North Carolina. We have grown to provide the facilities staff and support to offer urgent care primary care diagnostic testing outpatient ancillary and specialty care services on-site. Bethany Medical is staffed with board-certified physicians and providers representing sixteen medical specialties. Practice staff members are known for treating each patient with prompt personalized care and attention. Bethany Medical employs over sixty-five providers and approximately five hundred and fifty employees.


About the Triad:

The Triad area includes Greensboro (third Largest City in NC) Winston-Salem High Point and the surrounding area. The Triad is centrally located in NC with a population of over two million. The Triad is one hour from the mountains and three hours from the beach. Charlotte and Raleigh are one and a half hours from the Triad. The Triad offers all the amenities of a larger city without all the traffic. The Piedmont Triad International Airport is conveniently located in Greensboro with convenient nonstop flights to most major cities. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life with no shortage of arts entertainment recreation shopping and hundreds of restaurants. The Triad is home to eighty-five colleges and universities including Wake Forest University High Point University UNC-Greensboro NC A&T Guilford College Bennett College and Greensboro College.