Clinical Trial Nurse in Charleston, South Carolina at Lupus Foundation of America

Position: Clinical Trial Nurse/Nurse Navigator	Supervisor/Manager: VP Research
Classification: Temporary Contract January 2027 – September 2027	Start Date: January 2027
Location: Remote, South Atlantic region, DMV, South Carolina preferred	Salary: $86.50/hr 13/hrs per week

POSITION SUMMARYThe Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the nation’s leading voluntary organization exclusively serving the entire lupus community including persons with lupus, their families, physicians, researchers, and the general public. The Lupus Foundation of America is seeking an exceptionally compassionate, culturally competent Registered Nurse to serve as the Lupus Clinical Trial Navigator in support of a bi-directional partnership with between the Lupus Foundation of America and several academic medical centers conducting lupus clinical trials to support programmatic grant work as a contractor within the LFA. The contractor will be a member of the research team at will report directly to the VP of Research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThis grant-funded role is central to our mission of advancing health equity and improving the lives of all people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by improving access to clinical research opportunities that have historically excluded their communities. The Navigator will serve as the primary liaison between our Research Accelerated by You (RAY) Lupus Patient Registry and active lupus clinical trials currently enrolling at selected academic medical centers. Working at the intersection of clinical care, patient advocacy, and research operations, this individual will guide registry participants through the education, screening and enrollment stages of the clinical trial process, from initial consultation and eligibility screening through enrollment and ongoing support where needed. This is a unique and mission-driven opportunity to directly impact clinical research diversity while building meaningful, longitudinal relationships with patients from underrepresented communities disproportionately affected by lupus.

The nurse-navigator must maintain great work ethic and display productivity, working both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid and/or remote environment. The individual will work in cooperation with the research team to facilitate collaboration across academic partners and people living with lupus. This individual must also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA.

POSITION REQUIREMENTSRegistry Consultation & Patient Engagement

Conduct structured intake consultations with new RAY registry participants who have indicated interest in participating in a clinical trial to assess disease history, medication profile, research readiness, and participation barriersMaintain ongoing, longitudinal relationships with registry participants through regular outreach by phone, video, or secure messaging through screening and enrollment periodsProvide culturally sensitive education about clinical trials, informed consent, and participants’ rights in plain, accessible language using previously curated educational materials developed by the Lupus Foundation of AmericaAddress common barriers to participation including transportation, scheduling, language access, childcare/caregiver responsibilities, and historical medical mistrust where appropriate