Clinical Research Nurse - Mercy Coletta - Fulltime Days

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview :

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) is responsible for coordination of research studies conducted by Mercy Research. The Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for the day-to-day operational tasks related to clinical trials and performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to, volunteer recruitment, drug / device / supply inventory maintenance, interaction with physicians, nurses, office staff, patients, and clinical monitors. Duties also include the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data while following local, state and federal regulations. The Clinical Research Nurse will assist in training and preceptor duties. The study load and complexity will increase from the Associate Clinical Research Nurse responsibility, thereby increasing the overall number of enrollments and visits. The Clinical Research Nurse will assist with communication and relationship building with sponsors and CROs.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications :

• Minimum Required Qualifications Education : BSN or Bachelor's degree in other science or health field; or RN with 4 years clinical experience in lieu of BSN.
• Licensure : Registered Nurse with valid license in state of practice.
• Experience : 2 years nursing experience; Working knowledge of the research process and clinical trials. Strong familiarity with medical and pharmaceutical terminology, and patient medical records. History of meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work. Demonstrated history of self-motivation in the workplace. History of excellent work attendance, dependability, and daily performance. Demonstrated willingness to acquire new skills and adapt to changes in workload.
• Other : Ability to perform basic patient assessments, e.g. vital signs, spirometry, ECGs, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, or willingness to learn. Excellent communication skills, particularly in face-to-face encounters with healthcare professionals and the public. Ability to interact with health professionals in a respectful and assertive manner. Working knowledge of computer applications, including the Internet and all Microsoft Office components, modems, printers and other computer accessories. Above average proficiency in mathematics, including a working knowledge of the metric system. Ability to work effectively in groups and independently with a high level of efficiency in problem identification and problem-solving.
• Preferred Education : BSN or Bachelor's degree in other science or health fieldLicensure : Registered Nurse with valid license in state of practiceExperience : Phlebotomy experience; Clinical research experience.
• Certifications : CIP / CCRC / CCRP (for qualification for Certified CRN Title job code #12309N)

We Offer Great Benefits :

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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