Clinical Research Nurse

Description & Requirements

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

What to Expect

The Clinical Research Nurse will support studies based on participant safety needs, protocol requirements, clinical complexity, enrollment activity, and staff coverage.

Therapeutic areas may include pediatric and adult specialties, cystic fibrosis, endocrinology, inpatient research, pulmonology, cardiology, and other areas as department needs evolve.

This role supports research programs across Boise and Meridian and may require travel between locations to support study operations, participant recruitment and enrollment activities, and other research program needs. Occasional weekend coverage may be required to support study enrollment and protocol requirements.

The Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for identifying eligible patients for research, conducting research visits, administering and infusing study medications, and providing nursing care to research participants. The Research Nurse works closely with physicians, study teams, and other departments to ensure research protocols are carried out accurately and is responsible for data entry into multiple systems, including PORT CF as applicable, creation of source documents, and support of internal and external monitoring visits.

• In accordance with protocol requirements, infuses and/or administers study medications, performs research interventions, and provides detailed clinical assessments.
• Directly monitors subjects and reports adverse reactions to study sponsor and/or required agencies. Initiates and submits Serious Adverse Events reports to study sponsor in collaboration with the physician and principal investigator.
• Reviews clinical records and extracts necessary data to determine eligibility and complete data submission via the appropriate mechanism.
• May conduct and document informed consent process.
• Documents research process, adverse event grading, consent process, patient progress on study in electronic medical record.
• May maintain clinical trials management system; prepare reports as needed.
• May prepare for and conduct study monitor visits and audits.
• Serves as liaison and reference to physicians, investigators and other staff members for questions regarding the research process.
• Collaborates with investigator and regulatory staff regarding Institutional Review Board requirements.
• May participate in design and protocol development with study leadership.
• Mentor research staff by acting as a content expert.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: BSN
• Experience: 3 years' experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: RN Licensure from the State of Practice AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical research experience preferred

What's in It for You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally.

In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings.

We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

General Information

Department: Research Administration System Office

Position Type: Full-Time

• Job ID
• 158905
• City
• Boise
• State
• ID
• Category
• Research