Research Nurse Coordinator (20% Limited)
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, is seeking a Research Nurse Coordinator to support cardiovascular clinical trials and innovative research initiatives. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, this role performs independent nursing and advanced administrative duties to ensure the effective implementation and management of clinical research protocols. Responsibilities include seeing research participants, reviewing safety labs and adverse events, implementing investigational drug dose adjustments per protocol, and performing specialized clinical procedures such as electrocardiograms, spirometry, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing while monitoring vital signs.
This position supports a diverse portfolio of studies, including multicenter NIH and industry-sponsored trials, investigator-initiated research, and programmatic activities such as clinical databases and biorepositories. The Research Nurse Coordinator works closely with investigators, clinicians, research staff, and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and efficient study operations while contributing clinical expertise to the advancement of cardiovascular research.
*This is a limited role which may convert to career.*
Hourly range: $70.59-$106.80
- BSN or MSN – required
- Active California Registered Nursing License
- 5 years of Cardiovascular Research experience
- ACLS, BCLS and PALS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association – required
- Ability to complete a Nursing physical assessment
- Ability to conduct cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- Ability to complete research case report forms and other research-related documentation according to good clinical practice (GCP) standards and regulatory requirements
- Ability to follow research standard operating procedures and study protocols
- Working knowledge of HIPPA guidelines and Human Subjects Protection rights.
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.