Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $35–$55 per hour (based on experience)

Overview:

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of patient involvement in clinical trials, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and institutional guidelines. This role manages the clinical trial process from patient consent to study close-out, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for advancing patient care through research.

Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all facets of patient participation in clinical trials, including screening, consenting, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up per protocol requirements.
• Conduct trial activities in accordance with GCP, FDA, and institutional standards.
• Review patient charts for eligibility and ensure accurate enrollment documentation.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, office staff, and research teams regarding protocol-specific requirements, scheduling, and drug administration.
• Oversee the dispersal and documentation of investigational products, maintaining strict chain-of-custody records.
• Collect, maintain, and submit accurate source documentation, ensuring timely data entry and query resolution in the clinical trial database.
• Prepare and maintain research charts for audits, monitoring visits, and sponsor inspections.
• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations in accordance with study and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date study materials, including protocols, amendments, and IRB-approved consent forms.
• Participate in investigator and team training, ensuring all clinical and research certifications remain current.
• Support departmental functions including regulatory submissions, billing reviews, and committee participation as assigned.

Qualifications:

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License (Single State or Multi-State Compact) — Required upon hire

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience (1 year research nursing experience required)

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of GCP, FDA, and institutional research regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Effective communicator with multidisciplinary teams and patients
• Skilled in time management and capable of balancing multiple studies
• Professionalism and compassion in patient-facing interactions