"RN Research Nurse Coordinator I - Cardiology"

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.

This highly organized and data-focused RN supports cardiology clinical trials through coordinating and implementing research studies, enrolling eligible patients and ensuring thorough documentation of data collection. Our Cardiology clinical trials help us to further understand and treat diseases and conditions of the heart and vascular system as well as assist in the development of treatments and strategies to maintain heart health and improve patient outcomes. Our physicians and research staff collaborate to bring the most current and cutting-edge research studies to our patients.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse study types including drug efficacy, device evaluations, procedural comparisons and registry studies. Our team works collaboratively with many healthcare professionals to support a variety of research protocols.

The ideal candidate would be an RN with an interest in research and/or cardiology, with the ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with patients, families and research staff.

This is a M-F day position on-site at the BJH/Wash U Medical Center location on Kingshighway, across the street from Forest Park.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Certifications: 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.

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. 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

$56,200.00 - $96,100.00 / Annually