RN Research Nurse Coordinator I - Center for Clinical Studies

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a research coordinator to support study coordination, data collection, and patient care across multidisciplinary teams in a clinical research setting.

You will assist PI-guided study start-up, manage IRB applications, enroll participants, and ensure protocol compliance. The role involves handling specimens, data entry, and coordination with sponsors, with emphasis on research integrity and participant safety.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA/Red Cross).
• Current RN licensure in MO and/or IL as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Works under the PI's guidance to meet the project objectives.
• Assists with study start-up activities including myIRB applications for initial review, modifications, continuing reviews and reportable events.
• Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; documents and collects data.
• Identifies, screens and enrolls study subjects per protocol.
• Ensures protocol requirements are met, including direct contact with participants and data collection.
• Coordinates study-related procedures and handling of specimens; maintains source documentation and data entry.
• Prepares and submits reportable event reports to sponsors and IRB per protocol and policies.
• Educates staff nurses on the study protocol, interventions, and potential adverse events.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical Research Coordination

Patient Care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

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.

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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

Job Location/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 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
• 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
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Nursing, B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: Clinical Research (1 Year)
• 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

Grade S25 Salary Range

$60,000.00 - $99,900.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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