
Registered Nurse Research
Compensation
Not listed
Type
Full-time
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Requirements Summary
Requires a Registered Nurse license and BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire. Candidates must hold a diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing.
Core Responsibilities
Lead clinical research projects by managing study protocols and providing direct patient care to participants. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and document study results while collaborating with healthcare providers.
Key Skills
Company Information
- Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
- Company Size: 10,001+ employees
- Type: Nonprofit
- Specialties: healthcare, hospital, health system, technology, service center, home health, nursing, health clinics, and medical
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance Location: Nashville, TN Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West Department: Research Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift How you'll make an impact in this role Lead clinical research projects via study protocols and provide direct patient care for study participants. Assist with the preparation, submission and management of internal/external compliance documentation at all stages of the research project. Assist with the selection, education, testing, and monitoring of research project participants. Follow protocols and collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of participant care. Document patient care and study results using appropriate formats and systems. Communicate patient/study results on an on-going basis to research team. Participate in quality assurance/improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable standards of care and regulatory requirements. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.