Clinical Research Nurse Manager

Step into a career-defining adventure as a Clinical Research Nurse Manager in Southwest Michigan, where scholarship, innovation, and compassionate care fuel an exciting future for evidence-based nursing leadership! 🚀

As a Clinical Research Nurse Manager, this healthcare organization blends a mission-driven, patient-first culture with measurable outcomes, high-acuity exposure, shared governance, and access to cutting-edge tools such as robotics, advanced imaging, AI-supported decision aids, virtual nursing, and remote monitoring—an ideal platform for a Clinical Research Nurse Manager or RN Research Program Manager to advance nurse-led inquiry and real-world practice transformation.

Within the Professional Practice Department, the RN Research Program Manager will thrive in a supportive scholarly environment reinforced by accolades including America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ — Top 5% nationally for clinical quality, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Top 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care, Specialty Excellence Awards — Top 10% in the nation for critical care, gastrointestinal care, neurosciences, pulmonary, and stroke care, Magnet® Designation for Nursing, Comprehensive Stroke Center Accreditation, Forbes & Workplace Recognitions — Best‑in‑State Employer, Newsweek Greatest Workplace for Women, and Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing Professional Practice, the Clinical Research Nurse Manager receives strong operational and data support while mentoring nurses in methodology, IRB processes, protocol compliance, and dissemination. Responsibilities include setting nursing research priorities, coordinating studies and EBP/QI projects, facilitating journal clubs and workshops, supporting Magnet-aligned outcomes and documentation, partnering with shared governance councils, and collaborating across a friendly, diverse team of nurses, physicians, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, and analysts. This part-time role is scheduled for 32 hours weekly.

Southwest Michigan rewards with four-season outdoor living on Lake Michigan, bikeable neighborhoods, vibrant arts and music, farmers markets and craft breweries, an affordable cost of living with varied housing, strong schools and nearby universities, short commutes, solid healthcare access, convenient regional air and rail connections, and a welcoming, inclusive community that balances energetic downtowns with tranquil parks and trails.

The Clinical Research Nurse Manager can expect competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits. Connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn more and launch your next chapter in scholarly nursing leadership! 📩