Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical Research Coordinator (RN/LPN) in FRANKLIN, Tennessee at CLINICAL TRIALS CENTER OF MIDDLE T

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing team. This is a dual-role position that combines nursing responsibilities with hands-on study coordination. The ideal candidate is already experienced in sponsor-funded clinical research and can quickly integrate into an active research environment.

This position is ideal for a licensed nurse who enjoys both patient care and the operational aspects of clinical research. The candidate will serve as a study coordinator while also utilizing their nursing license to support clinical activities within the research clinic.
This is not an entry-level research position. Applicants should have previous experience coordinating sponsor-funded clinical trials and be comfortable independently managing study participants, sponsor expectations, and protocol requirements.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate Phase II-IV sponsor-funded clinical trials from screening through study completion.

- Conduct study visits in accordance with protocol requirements.

- Review medical history, concomitant medications, and adverse events with participants.

- Perform protocol-required clinical procedures within scope of licensure and delegation.

- Support investigational product preparation and accountability activities as permitted b y protocol

and site delegation.

- Assist with participant education and answer protocol-related medical questions within scope of practice.

- Complete source documentation, eSource, EDC, and query resolution accurately and promptly.

- Maintain study regulatory documentation and assist with essential document management.

- Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, monitors, laboratories, and study participants.

- Participate in monitoring visits, audits, and sponsor interactions.

- Serve as lead coordinator on assigned studies and help ensure enrollment, protocol compliance, and data quality goals are achieved.

- Collaborate closely with investigators, nurse practitioners, coordinators, regulatory staff, and leadership.

Qualifications

Required

- Current Tennessee RN or LPN license in good standing.

- Minimum of 2 years of sponsor-funded clinical research experience.

- Previous experience serving as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and FDA regulations.

- Experience with EDC systems and electronic source documentation.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to independently prioritize multiple studies and competing deadlines.

- Professional communication skills with patients, sponsors, CROs, and monitors.

Preferred

- Experience coordinating pulmonary, respiratory, internal medicine, and metabolic studies.

- Experience performing clinical assessments, specimen processing, ECGs, spirometry, or other

protocol-required procedures.

- ACRP or SOCRA certification (or willingness to obtain certification).

The right candidate is:

- Able to become productive quickly with minimal onboarding.

- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the research team.

- Highly organized and able to manage multiple active studies simultaneously.

- Adaptable in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift throughout the day.

- Committed to providing outstanding participant care while maintaining protocol compliance and data integrity.

- Proactive, dependable, and willing to take ownership of assigned studies.