Research Nurse III, Department of Internal Medicine (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Research Nurse III, Department of Internal Medicine (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Posting Number
req23875

Department
COM Phx Internal Medicine

Department Website Link
College of Medicine-Phoenix

Location
Greater Phoenix Area

Address
475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

Position Highlights
The Department of Internal Medicine is expanding our team to welcome an experienced Clinical Research Nurse. This team member will assist in successful execution of industry sponsored and federally funded clinical trials as well as department investigator initiated research from protocol concept through clinical study report. This position will provide dedicated nursing support navigating clinical trial patients through study specific procedures for the department of Internal Medicine. The Clinical Research Nurse must be knowledgeable in outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings. The work schedule for this position must be flexible enough to support cardiac and pulmonary critical care research needs.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Study Coordination:

• Participate in feasibility assessment of new studies by reviewing potential protocols, informed consent documents, and evaluate their effect on standard clinical research procedures.
• Screen and enroll participants: assess patient eligibility based on protocol defined eligibility criteria, recruit study participants, schedule appointments, interview and evaluate potential participants to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.
• Obtain informed consent: explain the study to participants, obtain informed consent, and address concerns.
• Visit scheduling: coordinate patient appointments, procedures, and follow-ups as required per protocol.

Patient Care and Clinical Assessments:

• Monitor participant health: assess and record vital signs, review lab results, and collect/report adverse events.
• Administer treatments/interventions: provide study-related treatments or interventions in accordance with the protocol.
• Coordinate and/or perform physical assessments required by protocol.
• Perform lab draws, and other protocol procedures.
• Administer injections where an RN license is required.
• Patient support: serve as primary point of contact for participants and family.

Data Collection and Documentation:

• Document medical data in patient record.
• Maintain original data related to the trial for audits and reviews.
• Assist physician and/or principal investigator in writing manuscripts for publication and/or presentation of materials at conferences.
• Data Entry and record keeping: Enter data into electronic databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with study timelines.
• Maintain detailed records of patient data, trend labs and other clinical data, collect/report adverse events, and report study outcomes.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all study activities are conducted in compliance with IRB protocols, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Adverse event and protocol deviation reporting: report and document adverse events and protocol deviations promptly.
• Monitoring visits: Prepare for sponsor visits and/or regulatory audits, manage records and communication.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with principal investigators, research nurses, coordinators, and the healthcare team.
• Actively participate in clinical research team meetings.
• Assist in training/mentoring other research staff on study procedures or protocol amendments.
• Train, oversee, and provide current patient information to clinical nurses and other health care personnel in order to assure comprehensive patient care.
• Patient Liaison: Serve as the primary contact between participants and the study team.
• Evaluate and develop patient educational materials and give patient and/or family members instructions on drug administration and other medical information.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical/translational research.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN licensure and graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years floor nursing experience.
• Flexible schedule to accomodate night and weekend enrollments, as needed.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience in human subjects research including clinical trials.
• Certification with SoCRA or ACRP.
• Experience with research protocols, development, regulations.
• Motivated to provide high quality, compliant research.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Research

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$86,870 - $112,932

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
11

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level
PC3

Job Family
Clinical Research

Job Function
Research

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
4

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

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Open Date
9/8/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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