Research Nurse

Overview

Join to apply for the Research Nurse I role at Creighton University
. The position is located at CHI/Bergan Mercy Hospital (7500 Mercy Rd., Omaha, NE).

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm; may require evening, weekend, and holiday work depending on research needs.

A Research Nurse I/RRT manages the clinical courses of research volunteers according to protocol, assessing physical health and administering treatments as needed throughout the study.

• Collect necessary data through patient interviews, including past medical history, present illness, social history, family history, and medication history.
• Coordinate and document all aspects of research patient care, including telephone contact with patients or their families, conversations with the research team, and all medical providers involved, ensuring a comprehensive, consistent approach.
• Transcribe data accurately to case report forms for database entry; coordinate laboratory specimen processing and handling with appropriate lab supervisors.
• Maintain confidential records of participants in accordance with FDA and NIH regulations.
• Assist in maintaining statistics on patient status.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, throat cultures, and other procedures within the scope of nursing practice, as directed by specific protocols; initiate laboratory tests defined within the protocols.
• Manage laboratory abnormalities and adverse events as directed by protocols and notify the Principal Investigator when appropriate.

• Degree in Nursing.
• Two or more years of clinical experience; experience in a research setting preferred.
• State of NE RN license or a compact state license.
• Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification preferred.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Higher Education

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non‑discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees, and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources ighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.