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At K2 Medical Research, we are transforming healthcare by delivering tomorrow’s treatments today. As a rapidly growing clinical research organization across Florida, Tennessee, and Rhode Island, we lead multiphasic trials in therapeutic areas ranging from neurodegenerative to cardiometabolic medicine. Our culture is grounded in clinical excellence and a patient-first mission. We are seeking mission-driven individuals ready to play a meaningful role in bringing life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most.

K2 is seeking a Research Nurse to support our clinic out of Nashville, TN in a full-time capacity.

The Research Nurse promotes Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of laboratory responsibilities. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate clinical research activities including patient screening, enrollment, and longitudinal follow-up according to study protocols.
• Perform clinical nursing functions such as administering investigational products, monitoring vital signs, and conducting physical assessments.
• Report adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) following study protocols, ensuring timely notification to Principal Investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure quality control in data collection, maintaining meticulous Source Documentation and completing Case Report Forms (CRFs) with high accuracy.
• Maintain clinical supplies and investigational products. Oversee the proper storage, handling, and accountability of study medications and equipment.
• Comply with all clinical policies, GCP guidelines, and OSHA regulations related to patient safety, data integrity, and infection control.
• Serve as a back-up to the Lead Clinical Research Coordinator or Research Manager as needed.
• Provide phlebotomy and specimen processing support, ensuring samples are handled and shipped according to specific lab manuals
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical research principles, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Protection of Human Subjects.
• Knowledge of nursing standards, cleanliness, and infection control policies within a research or outpatient setting.
• Knowledge of protocol adherence, including the ability to interpret complex inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform clinical assessments and documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate complex study requirements effectively to patients, families, and multidisciplinary research teams.
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member, and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and study participants. Ability to meet participant needs while strictly following protocol-defined procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Extreme attention to detail regarding data points, timing of assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing study demands, protocol amendments, and varying workloads.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• IV insertion experience required.
• Clinical research experience preferred. ### Certification and Licensure:
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• CCRC or CCRA certification (ACRP/SoCRA) preferred.

Your growth and well-being are our priority. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision options, supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with immediate employer match, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Most notably, we support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week, consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise, they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Medical Research, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate what makes you uniquely you and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital, or veteran statuses.

We value the differences among our team members and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent@k2med.com. We are here to ensure you have the support and tools you need to shine.