Clinical Research Associate- RN or Clinical Research Associate I
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Clinical Research Associates & Coordinators
Posted Jul 15
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Radiology
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $65/hr
The median for nursing in Tennessee is $33/hr, across 154 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Category
- Clinical Research
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- Department
- Radiology
- Shift
- Weekday Day
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 40
- Req #
- JR7250
- The World’s Best Stop at Nothing
There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list. Actually, there are more than 6,500 reasons. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our 6,500 professionals shares our commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you are part of a team that will stop at nothing to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where all employees, regardless of their role, receive the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.
At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Department of Radiology plays a vital role in advancing the quality of care and improving outcomes for children facing catastrophic diseases. Our mission is grounded in delivering exceptional, specialized imaging across multiple modalities to guide both diagnosis and therapy monitoring.
We balance this clinical excellence with a deep commitment to research and innovation, continuously exploring technologies that enhance diagnostic precision and expand the boundaries of pediatric imaging. Our team is dedicated to performing at the highest levels of patient care and scientific discovery, integrating innovation into every aspect of our work.
At St. Jude, we believe that better imaging leads to better outcomes for every patient.
Job Summary
Operates under general supervision. Performs data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research. Prepares submission for all reportable events.
Develops, maintains, and/or monitors case report forms. Ensures compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s). Provides data to the collaborating research organization or study sponsor.
Prepares data reports. The Clinical Research Associate - RN also provides patient care, education, and management. Position has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Nursing Executive/CNO.
Coordinates with supervisor and Nursing Executive/CNO to ensure consistent institution-wide compliance with standards of nursing practice.
Job
Responsibilities
Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
Assist with submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variations).
Maintain/enter data as required for case report forms.
Ensure compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s).
Provide data to the collaborating research organization (CRO) or study sponsor, and prepare data reports as directed.
(As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities)
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training
For Clinical Research Associate - RN
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
For Clinical Research Associate I
Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.
Minimum
Experience
Prior industry experience preferred.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law
For Clinical Research Associate - RN
(LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state.
(LC: RN-MISS, RN-ARK or RN-KY) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
For Clinical Research Associate I
None
Compensation
In recognition of certain U. S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,520 - $114,400 per year for the role of Clinical Research Associate- RN or Clinical Research Associate I.
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Requirements
- RN
- Incident reporting compliance
- Direct patient care
- Healthcare incident report preparation
- Nursing
- Patient monitoring
- Medical procedure assistance
- RN License
- Quality of care (regulatory compliance area)
Place
- City
- Memphis, TN
- Rent against this pay
- 16% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $51,736/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
- Campus
- ST JUDE Childrens Research Hospital
- Magnet
- Designated since 2015 (ANCC)
- RN residency
- ANCC-accredited: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital NRP, through Jan 2029
$1,181 median rent against $7,453 a month at $43/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Memphis area index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Memphis blends Southern hospitality with a rich musical heritage along the Mississippi River. Nurses enjoy affordable living, renowned barbecue culture, and vibrant downtown energy. The city's healthcare sector is anchored by major medical centers, offering diverse career opportunities in a metropolis famous for blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll history.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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