Supervisor, Research Nurse

Are you looking to join a healthcare company that is based on excellence and love? Then this is the position you need to check out!

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

About This Position

The Research Nurse Supervisor provides operational and clinical research support for studies conducted through the Delaware Practice and Community-Based Research Network (PCBRN); a statewide initiative focused on advancing community-engaged research. The network includes ten healthcare organizations and more than 40 primary care practice sites across Delaware. Beyond supporting primary care providers, the PCBRN model requires extensive coordination among network personnel, healthcare organizations, and academic partners to successfully conduct research in real-world clinical settings while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

With limited supervision, this role facilitates the integration and execution of research protocols across participating primary care sites throughout the entire study lifecycle. Responsibilities include conducting feasibility assessments, coordinating site initiation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting study implementation, overseeing data management processes, coordinating participating sites, and providing education and training to clinical and research staff.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This position is 100% grant funded.
• This position does requires visits to various locations throughout the sate of Delaware and a reliable personal vehicle is required for this position.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISION

• Assumes a leadership role and exercises independent judgment in the management of research participants within the scope of approved protocols and professional licensure, as appropriate.
• Assists the manager with oversight of day-to-day research operations and workflow management.
• Collaborates with the research manager to ensure effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of research activities.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of departmental policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of new programs, initiatives, and research infrastructure enhancements.
• Facilitates compliance with the Practice and Community-Based Research Network (PCBRN) model, institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures governing research activities.
• Develops, implements, and monitors quality improvement processes to promote research excellence, protocol compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Promotes adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subject protection, and study-specific clinical care requirements based on protocol, participant population, and research procedures.
• Provides clinical and operational oversight of research activities to ensure participant safety, protocol integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate data collection.
• Assists with the orientation, training, and ongoing education of research personnel, students, volunteers, and ancillary support staff.
• Serves as an educational resource for research staff, investigators, clinicians, academic faculty, and community partners regarding research processes, regulations, and best practices.
• Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among clinicians, researchers, operational leaders, and community partners to develop and implement research initiatives.
• Under the direction of the manager, facilitates complex collaborative projects and strategic initiatives between the PCBRN, Research Institute, participating healthcare organizations, and other research departments across the enterprise.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to research personnel to support professional development, role competency, and successful study implementation.

STUDY MANAGEMENT

• Implement and coordinate research activities, including clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies, throughout the study lifecycle, from feasibility assessment and study start-up through study close-out.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participating clinical sites, serving as the primary point of contact to support research integration and study implementation.
• Provide ongoing operational support to clinical sites participating in multi-site research protocols, including the identification and resolution of research workflow challenges.
• Support onboarding of new organizations in meeting regulatory requirements, including Federalwide Assurance (FWA), IRB reliance processes, and research readiness activities.
• Prepare and present research protocols to the CCHS Institutional Review Board (IRB), including initial submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and development of informed consent documents.
• Support multi-site clinical research operations, including coordination of reliance agreements and regulatory requirements for external partner organizations.
• Develop protocol-specific deliverables, including educational materials, training tools, data collection instruments, REDCap databases, and recruitment materials.
• Oversee research-related training compliance, including CITI certification requirements across all network members.
• Ensure research activities are conducted in accordance with institutional policies, network guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal regulations, including OHRP and FDA requirements.
• Participate in protocol and study development activities and identify clinical care implications during study planning and implementation.
• Screen and evaluate study proposals for feasibility, resource requirements, operational readiness, and applicability to participating clinical sites.
• Facilitate communication among investigators, clinicians, community partners, and participating organizations to support successful study implementation.
• Monitor study progress, enrollment metrics, protocol compliance, and data quality across participating sites.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BSN required; or commitment to obtaining within three years of date of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research, including both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care and/or outpatient settings required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of CITI Human Subjects Protection training and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is required for this position. Must be obtained within two weeks of hire date.
• Research certification required within two years of hire
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Delaware
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Routine travel to participating sites; using a personal vehicle is required.
• Overnight travel for investigator meetings and national PBRN conferences. 

Hourly Pay Range: $38.22 - $61.16

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.