Clinical Research Nurse

Department

Research Institute

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination and conduct of clinical trials, under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the Manager/Director, in accordance with the standards of good clinical practice and FDA regulations.

Required Qualifications

Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).

• Require certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator within one (1) year of eligibility.
• Require appropriate training in Human Subject Protection and Safe Shipping/Handling of Bio-Hazardous Specimens (must be completed within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Require a valid driver's license and the ability to drive to off-site locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• Prefer experience in a clinical research and/or a medical/surgical or critical care setting.
• Prefer ability to initiate work without supervision.
• Prefer demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal skills with staff, subjects, families, physicians, and sponsor/auditors of clinical trials.

Mandatory Education

Preferred Education

Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Preferred License and Certs

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care Systems commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/