Clinical Trial Nurse

Classification: Temporary Contract

POSITION SUMMARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This grant-funded role is central to our mission of advancing health equity and improving the lives of all people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by improving access to clinical research opportunities that have historically excluded their communities. The Navigator will serve as the primary liaison between our Research Accelerated by You (RAY) Lupus Patient Registry and active lupus clinical trials currently enrolling at selected academic medical centers. Working at the intersection of clinical care, patient advocacy, and research operations, this individual will guide registry participants through the education, screening and enrollment stages of the clinical trial process, from initial consultation and eligibility screening through enrollment and ongoing support where needed. This is a unique and mission-driven opportunity to directly impact clinical research diversity while building meaningful, longitudinal relationships with patients from underrepresented communities disproportionately affected by lupus.
• The nurse-navigator must maintain great work ethic and display productivity, working both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid and/or remote environment. The individual will work in cooperation with the research team to facilitate collaboration across academic partners and people living with lupus. This individual must also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA.

Registry Consultation & Patient Engagement

Clinical Trial Screening & Matching (Outbound Flow)

Retention & Ongoing Participant Support

Partnership Coordination & Reporting

EDUCATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) of practice
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience; rheumatology, immunology, oncology, or research experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with underrepresented communities in healthcare settings with knowledge related to navigating healthcare access complexities due to social determinants of health
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, including informed consent, eligibility screening, and Good Clinical Practice principles along with Institutional Review Board requirements
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build trust with patients navigating complex healthcare systems
• Experience partnering with academic medical centers and clinical trial teams to coordinate referrals, support enrollment workflows, and manage ongoing stakeholder communication related to clinical research participation
• Comfort working independently in a remote or hybrid environment with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Proficiency with electronic health systems, registry databases, CRM platforms, and maintaining HIPAA compliance while collecting/managing PHI

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience as a patient navigator, research nurse, or clinical research coordinator (CRC)
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish, or another language representative of the served community
• Familiarity with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) clinical presentation, treatment landscape, and patient experience data
• Knowledge of NIH inclusion policies and FDA guidance on diversity in clinical trials
• OCR Certification or completion of ACRP/SOCRA credentialing
• Experience contributing to grant reporting, complex data capture and academic publications
• Remote; preferred location in the South Atlantic region, DMV or South Carolina
• Other Details
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• LFA participates in E-Verify.
• Background checks are required.
• JOIN US If you’re a dynamic, mission-driven individual passionate about driving positive change and improving lives, we encourage you to apply! At LFA, your contributions will help solve the mystery of lupus and create a world where people with lupus can live healthier, fuller lives while making a lasting difference.