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The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) is responsible for coordination of research studies conducted by Mercy Research. The Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for the day-to-day operational tasks related to clinical trials and performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to, volunteer recruitment, drug/device/supply inventory maintenance, interaction with physicians, nurses, office staff, patients, and clinical monitors. Duties also include the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data while following local, state and federal regulations. The Clinical Research Nurse will assist in training and preceptor duties. The study load and complexity will increase from the Associate Clinical Research Nurse responsibility, thereby increasing the overall number of enrollments and visits. The Clinical Research Nurse will assist with communication and relationship building with sponsors and CROs.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Clinical Research Nurse (RN)

Mercy Research | Springfield, MO

Are you a Registered Nurse who is passionate about advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes? Join Mercy Research as a Clinical Research Nurse (RN) and play a vital role in bringing innovative treatments and therapies to patients through clinical trials.

In this position, you'll combine your clinical expertise with cutting-edge research, working alongside physicians, study sponsors, and research teams to help shape the future of medicine. Every study you support has the potential to improve lives and influence the standard of care for years to come.

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will coordinate and manage clinical research studies while ensuring exceptional participant care, regulatory compliance, and protocol integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of assigned clinical trials from study start-up through closeout.
• Screen, recruit, consent, educate, and monitor study participants.
• Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for patients throughout their research journey.
• Perform protocol-specific procedures, assessments, specimen collection, and study visits.
• Administer investigational medications and treatments as required by protocol.
• Monitor participant safety and identify, document, and report adverse events.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate clinical research data and source documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, study coordinators, sponsors, CROs, and clinical teams to ensure successful study execution.
• Maintain investigational drug, device, and study supply inventories.
• Coordinate monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory documentation.
• Build strong relationships with sponsors and research partners.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and onboarding new research team members.
• Participate in community outreach and recruitment efforts to increase study enrollment.

Why You'll Love This Role

✔ Be part of groundbreaking clinical research that directly impacts patient care.

✔ Work closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in a highly collaborative environment.

✔ Gain exposure to innovative therapies, treatments, and emerging medical advancements.

✔ Develop specialized expertise in clinical research and regulatory compliance.

✔ Enjoy a role that combines patient interaction, critical thinking, project management, and scientific discovery.

✔ Contribute to Mercy's mission of compassionate care while helping advance the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

Required

• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or BSN.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BSN with at least 2 years of nursing experience, OR
• ADN/Diploma with at least 3 years of nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience performing patient assessments and clinical procedures, or willingness to learn.

Preferred

• Prior clinical research experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and clinical trial processes.
• Experience with ECGs, spirometry, specimen collection, and research documentation.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about improving patient outcomes through research.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at building relationships with patients, physicians, and research partners.
• A self-starter who enjoys both independent work and team collaboration.
• Committed to excellence, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Competencies

• Clinical Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Patient Advocacy
• Regulatory Compliance
• Research Coordination
• Communication & Collaboration
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Join Mercy Research and become part of a team advancing medicine, improving lives, and creating new possibilities for patients every day.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.