Research Nurse Specialist
📍 Location: New York, NY (100% Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: None
💰 Compensation: $108,972 – $125,388 Base Salary
Overview
A leading academic medical center is seeking a Research Nurse Specialist to support clinical research studies by coordinating patient care, ensuring protocol compliance, and serving as a key liaison between patients, investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.
This role combines direct patient care with clinical research coordination and offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical research while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Research Coordination
Coordinate patient participation in clinical research studies.
Assess patient eligibility for research protocols.
Review medical histories, laboratory results, and baseline clinical data.
Coordinate required diagnostic testing and imaging.
Patient Care
Provide direct nursing care to patients participating in research studies.
Monitor patients throughout study participation.
Assess and manage adverse events and treatment-related complications.
Coordinate follow-up visits and ongoing patient monitoring.
Regulatory & Protocol Compliance
Educate patients regarding informed consent and study participation.
Ensure strict adherence to research protocols and study requirements.
Coordinate required follow-up procedures and protocol-specific assessments.
Maintain accurate research documentation and patient records.
Clinical Trial Operations
Monitor investigational medications according to study protocols.
Perform or coordinate pharmacokinetic studies where required.
Process, store, and ship laboratory specimens.
Maintain communication with sponsors, investigators, and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
Education & Collaboration
Educate nursing staff regarding clinical research protocols.
Assist with development of educational materials and clinical policies.
Participate in continuing education and remain current with advances in research nursing and clinical treatments.
Collaborate closely with physicians, research teams, laboratory staff, and study sponsors.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Approximately 2 years of clinical nursing experience
Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following are highly desirable:
Clinical Research Nursing
Clinical Trials
Oncology Research
Academic Medical Centers
Investigational Drug Studies
IRB submissions and regulatory documentation
Research protocol management
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess:
Strong clinical nursing foundation
Interest in clinical research and evidence-based medicine
Experience coordinating patient care within research studies
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Ability to educate patients regarding complex research protocols
Strong collaboration skills with physicians, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage regulatory requirements while maintaining exceptional patient care
Target Candidate Backgrounds
Ideal candidates may come from:
Academic Medical Centers
Cancer Centers
Research Hospitals
University Hospitals
Large Teaching Hospitals
Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
Screening Questions
Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)?
Do you hold a current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license?
How many years of clinical nursing experience do you have?
Do you have experience supporting clinical research studies or clinical trials?
Have you obtained informed consent and coordinated patients through research protocols?
Have you worked with IRBs, study sponsors, or investigational drug protocols?
Do you have experience monitoring patients for adverse events and protocol compliance?
Interview Process
Initial Zoom interview with the Research Nurse Manager.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers where you'll contribute to cutting-edge clinical research while delivering exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside leading physicians and researchers, support innovative clinical trials, and play a key role in advancing medical science within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package