Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Lead RN Research- Henry Ford Health, Clara Ford Pavilion - Detroit Main Campus

Full Time - Day Shift.  Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays.  Optional to work 5 - 8 hour or 4 - 10 hour days.  Hours are flexible but set schedule.  Clinic hours start between 6:30am - 9am. 

Responsibilities Include:  Managing multiple clinical trials, screening study patients in EMR, contacting patients to introduce research studies, consenting patients to studies, scheduling patients for study visits, coordinating procedure/implant day activities, seeing study patients in clinic for follow up visits, administering questionnaires and timed walks, performing EKGs, ordering labs and procedures, reviewing EMR records for adverse events, data entry and query resolution in sponsor’s electronic data capture (EDC) systems, responding to sponsor emails, scheduling and overseeing monitor visits, investigational device accountability, billing review, updating subject information in the clinical trial management system (CTMS) 

Additional Leadership responsibilities include Mentoring, training/education, preparing presentations, tracking metrics, etc.

Candidate Preferences:  Cardiology experience preferred.  Structural Heart experience.  Experience working with Advarra OnCore CTMS is a plus.  Experience with investigational devises. Some Leadership experience preferred. 

About the Department

Join the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, dedicated to delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with leading clinicians, access cutting-edge resources, and build meaningful relationships with patients and communities. This role is integral to our research initiatives, driving innovation and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Role Overview

As a Ldr RN- Research, you will independently and collaboratively perform nursing functions, supervise staff, and support physician investigators in executing research projects. Your role is crucial in identifying and recruiting patients, ensuring study adherence, and providing educational and emotional support to participants, ultimately contributing to advancements in healthcare.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and guide other staff in research-related nursing functions.
• Identify and recruit patients into research projects.
• Ensure ongoing execution and adherence to study requirements.
• Perform physical assessments as allowed by institutional and state regulations.
• Provide educational and emotional support to patients enrolled in research projects.
• Support physician investigators and clinicians to facilitate project participation and compliance.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience, or three years in a specialty area applicable to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with experts, and contribute to mission-driven work that makes a difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a supportive and innovative environment.

Join Our Team

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of our mission to advance healthcare through research and exceptional patient care.