What is a Research Registered Nurse (RN)?

A research nurse is a nursing professional that works hard to help create, evaluate, and perfect new and old medications and treatments for various medical problems. You will be at the forefront of new medical discoveries and help develop breakthrough cures and medical treatments. The work that you do during your career can help some patients live longer or enjoy a better quality of life.

In this position, the research nurse will work with healthy, happy participants/volunteers in a research center in Pasadena, CA.

Requirements of the Research Registered Nurse (RN)?

• California Registered Nurse with an active RN license
• 1+ years’ experience working with patient infusion preferred
• Active BLS
• Leadership experience (manager, educator, preceptor) preferred
• Associates degree required; Bachelors’ degree preferred
• Intermediate computer skills required (must be comfortable with basic software programs)
  

Benefits of the Research Registered Nurse (RN)?

• Only work with healthy research volunteers (no sick people)
• Work-Life Balance (Monday – Friday)
• Competitive Salary
• Full time/Part time hours
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k or long-term incentives
• Company perks
  

Responsibilities of the Research Registered Nurse (RN)?

1. Recruits and screens patients, collects specimens as necessary for research project and in accord with research protocols
2. Enrolls suitable candidates, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and processed. Provides basic background and education to participants regarding the research project, and potential risks or benefits of participation.
3. Inputs data and maintains research databases and related records needed for research.
4. Schedules follow-up visits and maintains contact with patients, patients’ families, department staff, pharmaceutical company representatives, other faculty members and researchers as directed by the Senior Research Nurse or Research Associate.
5. Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principle investigator, and others as requested
6. Performs other duties as assigned.