RN Research Nurse Coordinator I - Center for Clinical Studies

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate and implement research studies, manage data collection, and ensure human subject protection.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to maintain study integrity and patient safety in a clinical research setting. The role includes direct patient care, enrolling subjects, coordinating start-up activities, and reporting to sponsors and IRB, with opportunities to educate staff and oversee investigational product

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certification (AHA/Red Cross).
• Preferred: BSN or higher degree.
• Clinical Research experience requested: 1 year; not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Works under PI guidance to meet project objectives.
• Assists with study start-up including myIRB applications.
• Provides direct patient care and documents data.
• Identifies, screens and enrolls study subjects.
• Ensures protocol requirements and data entry are followed.
• Prepares reportable event reports for sponsors and IRB.
• Collaborates with sponsor research associates during monitoring.
• Oversees administration of medications or investigational products.
• Educates staff nurses about the study procedures and risks.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Research Coordination

Clinical Research Management

Clinical Research Methods

Clinical Research Operations

Clinical Techniques

Critical Thinking

Database Management

Effective Written Communication

Electronic Health Records

Interpersonal Relationships

Nursing Fundamentals

Oral Communications

Patient Recruitment

Spreadsheet Software

SAS

Team Collaboration

Education

RN licensure MO/IL

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Position Summary

Position performs duties associated with the coordination and implementation of research study/projects, data collection, and the management of data generated by study protocols. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity.

Responsibilities

• Works under the Principal Investigator’s (PI) guidance to meet the research objectives of the project.
• Assists with study start‑up activities including myIRB applications for initial review, modifications/amendments, continuing reviews and reportable events.
• Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; documents, collects data and assists physicians.
• Works with research team to identify, screen and enroll study subjects.
• Ensures protocol requirements are met including but not limited to: direct contact with research participants; collection of basic health information; coordination of study related procedures; handling, processing and shipping of research specimens; organization of source documentation and data entry.
• Prepares/submits reportable event reports to sponsor(s), IRB and regulatory agencies in accordance with the study protocol and established policies, procedures and regulations.
• Collaborates with sponsor’s research associates during monitoring activities by providing study documentation, data clarifications and reports as necessary.
• Provides oversight of administration of medications, study drugs or study interventions, as appropriate. Administers investigational products in approved setting.
• Educates staff nurses caring for research patients by providing necessary information about the research study including intervention, potential adverse events and required study procedures.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Qualifications

Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Current RN licensure: in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location.

Basic Life Support certification: (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Certifications / Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Basic Life Support – American Red Cross, Registered Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse – Missouri Division of Professional Registration.

Preferred Qualifications: B.S. – Bachelor of Science – Nursing, B.S.N. – Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Work Experience: Clinical Research (1 Year). No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Research Operations, Clinical Techniques, Critical Thinking, Database Management, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Interpersonal Relationships, Nursing Fundamentals, Oral Communications, Patient Recruitment, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Collaboration.

Benefits

Personal:

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness:

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.

Family:

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.