"Research Nurse Coordinator Specialist - Ob/Gyn"

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive experience and expertise in the overall planning, conduct and evaluation of clinical research. Performs leadership, mentorship, direction, and oversight activities to the research program and team(s) incorporating mission focused principles of ethics, integrity, collaboration and implementation. May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Research Nurse Coordinator II.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works under the Principal Investigator’s (PI) guidance to meet the research objectives of the project(s). May act as the primary liaison to the PI in developing Investigator Initiated research projects, including protocol development, preparation of amendments, development of required CRFs, study forms, and databases. Provides oversight and/or may coordinate complex or multi-site clinical research.
• Utilizes complex pathophysiological concepts and critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• If appropriately credentialed, may complete protocol required procedures (e.g., physical exam, assessment of adverse events, review of lab reports, etc.) under the supervision of the PI.
• May be assigned to special projects for the department’s/division’s research program (i.e., educational, policy development, written procedures, compliance strategies, SOP development, auditing/monitoring of trials being conducted, etc.).
• May provide supervision to members of the research team including training of new staff; serving as a point of reference for current research staff; overseeing staff scheduling and providing performance feedback.
• Utilizes elements of project management to monitor ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
• May prepare oral and written reports and presentations and/or assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Provides oversight of administration of study medications and/or study interventions, as appropriate. Administers investigational products in approved settings.
• Educates staff nurses caring for research patients by providing necessary information about the research study including intervention and 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.
* Ability to travel to various on and off campus locations.

Physical Effort
* Typically sitting at desk or table.
* Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
* Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment
* Office equipment.
* Lab/research 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:
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:
Clinical Research (6 Years)

Required Qualifications:
* Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
* BSN or MSN or equivalent of training/experience.
* Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
* 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, M.S.N. - Master of Science in Nursing

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) - Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Clinical Research Management (CRM) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), Clinical Research Professional (CRP) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)

Work Experience:
Academic Environment (4 Years), Nursing In A Hospital Setting (2 Years)

Skills:
Clinical Research, Communication, Computer Literacy, Database Management, Detail-Oriented, Developing Plans, FDA Regulations, Group Presentations, Interpersonal Relationships, Microsoft Excel, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Sound Judgment, Task Organization, Understanding Problems, Written Communication

Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of grant compliance and FDA regulations.
* Familiarity with University systems.
* Experience with clinical trial budgets.
* Effective working knowledge of Investigator Initiated, Industry sponsored and NIH funded multi-center trials, all phases of clinical research.
* Working knowledge of techniques and methodologies used in developing, coordinating and managing clinical research projects with working knowledge of database management, and Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to develop realistic plans while being sensitive to the need of different constituencies, recognizing time constraints and resource availability.
* Ability to effectively present ideas and document activities.
* Ability to review and interpret written information such as federal, state, and internal guidelines and requirements.

Grade

S27

Salary Range

$66,000.00 - $118,900.00 / 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.

Scheduled Hours

40

Internal Number

JR91892