Research Nurse Coordinator Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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.

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)