Research Nurse Coordinator

Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years nursing experience required
  • Current Registered Nurse license or license eligible
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Assist in evaluation and feasibility assessment for clinical research studies
  • Coordinate activation and management of research projects from initiation to close-out
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, sponsor, and institutional guidelines
  • Support maintenance of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
  • Collaborate with sponsors and Nebraska Medicine staff

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule (part-time on-site and off-site)
  • Opportunity to work on advanced gene and cellular therapy research
  • Involvement in clinical studies focused on rheumatology
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Professional growth opportunities within the College of Medicine
Full Job Description
Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14818

Department
Int Med Rheumatology 50000594

Business Unit
College of Medicine

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
TBD by Supervisor and Responsibilities

Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

Assist in the evaluation, feasibility assessment, startup, activation, and coordination of clinical research studies, including general rheumatology studies as well as gene and cellular therapy trials conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and/or Nebraska Medicine Rheumatology Investigators. This role is responsible for conducting initial feasibility assessments for assigned studies, supporting site initiation activities, and managing projects from activation through study close-out. The individual will serve as a key coordination resource across all phases of clinical trials, ensuring efficient study execution and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include collaboration with sponsors and Nebraska Medicine staff to ensure adherence to FDA (Food and Drug Administration), sponsor, and institutional guidelines for study activation and conduct, including expanded access protocols where applicable. The position will also support the maintenance of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards across all assigned research protocols, with an emphasis on both rheumatologic clinical studies and advanced gene and cellular therapy research.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Healthcare

Working Title
Research Nurse Coordinator

Job Title
Nurse Clinical Research

Salary Grade
HC25S

Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range
$73,400 - $110,100/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date
06/24/2026

Application Review Date
07/02/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:
Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Nursing

Required Experience
2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Nursing experience.

Required License
Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Registered nurse with current licensure or licensure eligible.

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
2. Ability to work effectively with other team members
3. Solid organizational skills
4. Attention to detail and accuracy
5. Knowledge of current nursing procedures, techniques and practices
6. Ability to perform physical assessment as appropriate
7. Computer literacy and proficiency
8. Utilization of knowledge and skills related to meeting age-specific needs of the patient population served within the copy of the job description: Age specific populations served include Adult (18-65) and Geriatric (65 and older).

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Nursing

Preferred Experience:

NA

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Epic, Clinical Trials Management System, RedCap, research related EDC programs

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Past clinical research skills and knowledge preferred. Experience with rheumatology medicine preferred

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