Coordinates and leads clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards from planning through closure. Manages patient recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and regulatory documentation for cardiovascular trials.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid Minnesota RN license, a bachelor's degree, and at least one year of clinical research or equivalent experience. Must be proficient in Epic EMR and obtain CCRC certification within two years of hire.
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Job description
Where Purpose Meets Progress
At the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), your dedication fuels innovation, transforms patient care, and helps shape the future of cardiovascular medicine. As a Research Nurse, your role goes beyond the bedside—you become a vital connection between patients and research that leads to life-saving discoveries.
Job Summary
In support of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) mission, Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) provide support, coordination and leadership for research studies that may involve industry sponsored Phase I, II, III, and IV clinical trials, drug, biologic, device, government-funded clinical research and investigator-initiated clinical research. They ensure smooth, accurate progress of clinical studies in accordance with all legal and regulatory standards from the planning and approval stages through study completion and post-study closure. CRC’s assist with documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, recruit and screen study participants and help facilitate their continued participation; abstract data from electronic medical records (EMR) and other sources; collect, submit and maintain study data and regulatory documents; ensure compliance with study protocols and participate in initial budget discussion for clinical trials.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensures Human Subject Protection
Determines subject eligibility based on protocol Inclusion and Exclusion criteria.
Demonstrate the informed consent process was correctly followed.
Assures all human participant’s questions and concerns are addressed continuously throughout study participation in a timely fashion
Assesses subject participation at each protocol required visit (consent is a continual process).
Properly identifies, documents and assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) mandated reporting.
Provides Study Coordination as the primary CRC for a portfolio of clinical research studies varying in complexity, as well as back-up study coordinator for studies within assigned therapeutic area
Screens, recruits, and manages retention of study participants
Conducts and documents informed consent process prior to any protocol required testing
Completes Case Report Forms (CRF) in a timely fashion and with accuracy
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
401(k) With Employer Match
Paid Volunteer Time
Employer HSA Contribution
Maintains accurate test article accountability and reconciles as needed
Completes subject visit requirements per study protocol
Follows Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, IRB Policies and Procedures.
Follows Minneapolis Heart Institute Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as well as abiding by Allina Health SOP requirements
Develops and maintains source and study documents for study lifecycle
Develops and ensures compliant processes with study protocols
Achieves enrollment goals accounting for variables beyond control
Supports planning, development and budgeting for clinical trials during study start-up as delegated by leadership
Maintains Data Integrity
Ensures adherence of MHIF Conflict of Interest (COI), confidentiality policies and Employee Code of Ethics.
Resolves data queries per study timeline
Ensures accuracy of all study data abstracted from medical records and other sources.
Secondary Responsibilities
Contributes to Research and/or MHIF organizational quality improvement initiatives as delegated by MHIF leadership.
May contribute to dissemination of research by drafting text and/or charts for abstracts, manuscripts and poster/Power Point presentations.
Manages other projects and completes various tasks as assigned by MHIF Leadership
Relationships
This position reports to the Research Manager. The incumbent interacts regularly with other members of the Clinical Research team, Minneapolis Heart Institute (MHI) physicians, staff, patients, and study sponsors & vendors.
Core Values in Action
At MHIF, our values aren’t just words—they guide how we lead and work together
Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it’s hard. Operate ethically and transparently.
Innovation: Ask bold questions. Be proactive and curious in improving how we work.
Collaboration: Support one another, build trust, and celebrate success as one team.
Excellence : Own your work. Be accountable. Bring urgency and resilience to solving problems.
What Sets You Apart
Required
CRC’s with experience are required to pass CCRC certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) within two years of date of hire.
A valid Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license
Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 1 year clinical research coordination experience or equivalent combination of research and clinical experience.
Proficiency in MS Office, MS Outlook and electronic medical record systems (Epic).
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others as a team and in support of a positive work culture.
Ability to work effectively managing multiple projects.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be able to pass institution’s compliance requirements, EMR (Epic) and Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). (Incumbents assigned to National Institutes of Health (NIH) trials must be able to pass NIH mandated training prior to the start of the study.)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
Previous cardiovascular clinical and/or research experience preferred.
Experience with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and document management systems
Active licensure via Diploma, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree programs in a healthcare-related field
NIHSS Certification
Total Rewards
In addition to meaningful, mission-driven work, MHIF offers
Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $75,000
Comprehensive benefits including
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, short- and long-term disability
Employer HSA contribution
401(k) with employer match and contribution
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time
Why Join MHIF?
“Small team. Global impact.”
Here, your work has purpose. Your voice is heard. Your career can grow. We are driven by discovery and grounded in compassion—and we’re looking for someone who brings both heart and expertise to the table.
