About this opportunity
Azimuth Research Group lists this Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) opportunity in portsmouth, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Overview
Azimuth Research Group (Azimuth) is a global research organization that leverages point of care data to address challenging questions for clients in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, as well as academia.
Our vision is to remake the biopharmaceutical and overall research industry by embedding continuous, adaptive research into healthcare delivery ecosystems. We will accelerate the discovery and development of therapies with intelligent precision–ultimately improving patient outcomes globally.
Work Location
Hampton Roads Area (Portsmouth, VA)
Position Title
Clinical Research Nurse (CRN)
Position Status
Part-time (up to 20 hrs/wk).
Position Summary
The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) works collaboratively with the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Principal Investigators and clinical site personnel to support clinical trial execution. This role combines nursing expertise with research responsibilities, including participant assessment, informed consent, protocol implementation, data quality oversight, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and DoD requirements. The CRN plays a key role in safeguarding participant safety, maintaining data integrity, and supporting operational excellence within military treatment facilities (MTFs) and other study sites.
Clinical Operations
Reports to :
Clinical Operations Study Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licensure
Active RN license required for Virginia
Clinical Experience
Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience required
Research Experience
At least 1 year of clinical research experience strongly preferred. Regulatory and IRB experience preferred.
Research Certification
SOCRA/ACRP certification preferred
DOD Site Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance per US government requirements.
Up to date immunizations.
Core Skills & Experience
Strong foundation in clinical nursing practice, patient assessment, and clinical documentation.
Understanding of clinical research operations, GCP, and human subjects protections.
Ability to perform study procedures with high accuracy and attention to protocol detail.
Ability to support multiple studies, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced research environment.
Strong communication skills, professionalism, and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EDC systems, and remote collaboration tools.
Experience within DoD, VA, or other US government healthcare environments is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of the DoD Military Health System and clinical workflows within MTFs.
Experience with EHR systems such as MHS GENESIS (Cerner) preferred.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct clinical assessments, vital signs, and study procedures within scope of nursing practice.
Administer investigational products (as permitted), observe participants, and document clinical findings per protocol.
Support participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent in collaboration with CRCs and investigators.
Ensure all participant interactions and clinical activities meet GCP, FDA, ICH, and DoD HRPP requirements.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and contribute to query resolution in EDC systems.
Monitor participant safety, report adverse events, and assist with SAE documentation.
Serve as a liaison among site clinicians, research teams, and military medical personnel.
Support protocol adherence, report deviations, and assist with site readiness for audits and monitoring visits.
Collaborate with CRCs on regulatory documentation, participant tracking, and study logistics.
Provide subject-matter expertise on clinical procedures, workflow optimization, and nursing considerations in protocol execution.
Schedule flexibility to support calls related to patients that may occur early in the morning or late in the evening as well as potentially on the weekends.
Ability to perform protocol procedures as needed (e.g. phlebotomy, ECGs, biological specimen collection).
Attend study and staff meetings as required.
Assist with regulatory submissions as needed.
Extent of Travel
Up to 25%, including travel to military treatment facilities and partner clinical sites.
Management or Individual Contributor
Individual Contributor
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Worksite address
portsmouth, VA, 23703, US
Who can apply
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