Clinical Research Nurse 1

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Overview
The Clinical Research Nurse 1 works in collaboration with the Principal Investigator to implement the necessary medical components of an investigator-initiated grant. Obtains anthropometrics, vital signs and Tabita data, and Performs Mixed Meal Tolerance tests or similar testing. Collect, process and ship laboratory samples. Identifies, assesses eligibility, collects accurate medical and demographic history on research subjects for studies. Provides direct clinical services to subjects; observes subjects and notifies clinicians to any

medical/emotional change. Conducts patient and research subject evaluations; administers medications and research instruments. Reviews, codes and contributes to the entering of all collected patient data to assure completeness and accuracy. Ensures regulatory compliance by maintaining clinical and nursing records to meet the needs of various protocols. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong understanding of Endocrinology conditions and nursing procedures.
2. Follows procedures and protocols of study as outlined for specific study visits.
3. Provides direct clinical services to subjects; observes subjects and notifies clinicians to any medical/emotional change.


Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. 10+ years of research experience
 

Principal Responsibilities

 

1. Identifies, assesses eligibility, enrolls, and collects accurate medical and demographic history on research subjects for a variety of studies; obtains and explains written consent for subject participation. 2. Provides direct clinical services to subjects; observes subjects and notifies clinicians to any medical/emotional change. 3. Contributes to protocol development, submission, and renewal by collecting written materials and writing procedural documents; ensures ongoing compliance with institutional review board (IRB) policies by monitoring changes in IRB policies related to human specimens and informing the research team of such changes. 4. Conducts patient and research subject evaluations; administers medications and research instruments, and presents data. 5. Reviews, codes and contributes in the entering of all collected patient data to assure completeness and accuracy. 6. Ensures regulatory compliance by maintaining clinical and nursing records to meet the needs of various protocols. 7. Maintains the integrity of the clinical research study by striving to advocate for patients. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible.

Job Posting Date

07/01/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Clinical Research Nurse 1 (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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