Clinical Nurse-Research

Our Clinical Research team consists of nurses, coordinators, and research assistants who support more than 80 clinical trials across inpatient and outpatient settings. Research studies span a variety of specialties, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, transplant, and infectious disease.

The Clinical Research Nurse plays a key role in coordinating clinical trials while ensuring participant safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include:

• Screening, recruiting, and enrolling patients into clinical studies
• Conducting study visits and patient assessments
• Coordinating study activities and regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with physicians, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educating patients and families about research participation
• Collecting study data and performing research-related clinical procedures, including phlebotomy and IV placement

Successful candidates will possess strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for advancing patient care through research.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of FDA regulations to govern the conduct of research trials.
• Requires ability to perform physical assessment of patients.
• Requires phlebotomy skills to draw blood; start IVs.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications.
• Critical Care experience preferred but not required.

Join IU Health Arnett Hospital and help bring innovative research opportunities to patients while contributing to the future of healthcare.