RN I Research

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide. Work Shift (if applicable): Shift 1 (United States of America) Job Description: Vitalant is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania as an RN I Research.

This is a unique opportunity for an RN who is interested in combining hands-on nursing skills with clinical research while supporting patients with bleeding disorders. Research experience is preferred but not required. If you have a nursing background, strong organizational skills and an interest in learning clinical research, our team is looking for someone who is eager to grow in this area. As an RN I Research, you’ll provide research coordination within our comprehensive clinical and research environment. You’ll help carry out clinical research studies from patient recruitment and informed consent through research visits, laboratory testing, documentation and ongoing study coordination.

Starting Pay: $55,000–$70,000 annually, based on nursing experience Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m Location: Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania – Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA - Free onsite parking! You’ll work closely with patients, physicians, research staff and multidisciplinary healthcare partners while helping ensure research activities are completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do Coordinate day-to-day activities for clinical research studies and projects Schedule patient appointments and coordinate research study visits Assist with recruitment of eligible research participants Obtain informed consent and maintain confidential research files for enrolled participants Complete clinical assessments and brief patient evaluations during research visits Coordinate laboratory testing and specimen collection for research projects Perform RN-licensed procedures and provide support to the Research Coordinator as needed Coordinate research activities with universities, Vitalant, pharmaceutical companies, sponsoring agencies, NIH and governmental agencies Coordinate research visits with UPMC research facilities, including GCRC and IDS Maintain drug accountability according to study requirements Maintain organized and timely storage of blood samples in scientific study freezers Complete electronic diaries, case report forms (CRFs) and other required study documentation Attend research protocol meetings locally and with industry sponsors Assist with coordination and follow-up for multi-center research studies Meet regularly with the Center Director to review the progress of active research projects and address study-related issues Perform…

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