Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Administration)

About This Role

Coordinating the administrative and logistical implementation of clinical research protocols is the core of this role, ensuring adherence to study guidelines and providing regulatory support. This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who will oversee community-based behavioral health and prevention programs in the South Bronx, combining program leadership, staff supervision, and clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities of a clinical research study to ensure adherence to protocol and validity of findings
• Participate in clinical study start-up meetings
• Assist research nurses, study coordinators, principal investigators, and other study personnel in executing protocol-related activities
• Explain the study background and rationale for the research to potential and current participants
• Contribute to the development of recruitment strategies for participants for assigned study
• Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment as appropriate, e.g., print and web-based advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events
• Independently conduct the consenting process or ensure consent is obtained on appropriate participants
• Schedule participants for required activities and provide any special instructions prior to upcoming tests/exams
• Serve as liaison to study participants
• Assist with setup of the data collection system and enter and organize data
• Assist in coordinating study meetings
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on protocol implementation status and make recommendations on operational issues
• Assist with the preparation of submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Liaison with IRB on administrative matters and facilitate communications with the PI
• Conduct literature searches to provide background information
• Obtain and maintain excellent operating knowledge of assigned clinical protocol, clinical equipment, and clinical computer systems
• Oversee budget expenditures for study operations
• Oversee daily field operations of community-based health and prevention programs, including home visits, community outreach, health screenings, prevention education, and referral and linkage to services
• Coordinate and supervise field-based research and program staff, including community health workers and family coaches, and manage staff schedules, assignments, training, and program implementation activities
• Perform clinical duties within the scope of LPN licensure, including health screenings, patient education, clinical documentation, and nursing services under appropriate clinical supervision
• Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, and follow-up, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based intervention protocols and compliance with program requirements
• Support nurse-led care coordination and collaboration with healthcare providers, community partners, and social service organizations to address participants' health and social needs

Requirements

• Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New York State
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, with strong organizational, communication, and program coordination skills
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Nice to have:

• Related undergraduate or work experience in human subjects research
• Experience in community health, behavioral health, public health, or community-based program implementation, including supervision of field-based staff
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with South Bronx communities and experience working with historically underserved populations

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00, occasional evenings or weekends may be required
• Locations: South Bronx, including participant homes and community partner locations
• Department: Research Administration

About the Company

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health (CLAFH) is at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.