Clinical Nurse-Research
IU Health Arnett Hospital | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Days
IU Health , Indiana's #1 healthcare system, is seeking a dedicated
Clinical Research Nurse
to join our team at IU Health Arnett Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine direct patient care with clinical research that helps advance new treatments and improve patient outcomes.
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana's largest healthcare system, we offer:
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthy Results wellness program with bi-weekly incentive opportunities
Professional growth and development within a nationally recognized health system
About the Role
Our Clinical Research team consists of nurses, coordinators, and research assistants who support more than 80 clinical trials across inpatient and outpatient settings. Research studies span a variety of specialties, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, transplant, and infectious disease.
The Clinical Research Nurse plays a key role in coordinating clinical trials while ensuring participant safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include:
Screening, recruiting, and enrolling patients into clinical studies
Conducting study visits and patient assessments
Coordinating study activities and regulatory requirements
Collaborating with physicians, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams
Educating patients and families about research participation
Collecting study data and performing research-related clinical procedures, including phlebotomy and IV placement
Successful candidates will possess strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for advancing patient care through research.
Qualifications
Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Requires knowledge of FDA regulations to govern the conduct of research trials.
Requires ability to perform physical assessment of patients.
Requires phlebotomy skills to draw blood; start IVs.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications.
Critical Care experience preferred but not required.
Join IU Health Arnett Hospital and help bring innovative research opportunities to patients while contributing to the future of healthcare.
Responsibilities
Coordinate clinical trials and patient visits
Ensure regulatory compliance and safety
Educate patients about research participation
Qualifications
ASN/BSN preferred; RN license in Indiana or NLC; 5-7 years nursing experience; BLS; experience with FDA regulations for research