RN Research Nurse Coordinator II - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Research Nurse Coordinator II

The Research Nurse Coordinator II is a dual-role position designed to enhance the care of patients undergoing surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation while advancing the division's clinical research mission. This position combines direct patient care and education with clinical research coordination to ensure patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based care throughout their surgical journey. Approximately 50% of the role is dedicated to clinical responsibilities, serving as a key liaison between patients, cardiac surgeons, and the multidisciplinary care team. The incumbent provides education and support from the initial surgical evaluation through postoperative recovery, assists with pre- and post-operative patient management in the outpatient clinic, facilitates care coordination, and serves as a clinical resource for patients and families navigating atrial fibrillation surgery. The remaining 50% of the position focuses on clinical research, supporting investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies related to atrial fibrillation and cardiac surgery. Responsibilities include identifying and screening eligible patients, coordinating study enrollment and follow-up, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining research documentation and databases, collaborating with investigators and research staff, and contributing to the successful execution of research protocols aimed at improving outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation. This position requires a collaborative, patient-centered professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care while advancing innovation through clinical research. The successful candidate will work closely with cardiac surgeons, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, research personnel, and other multidisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes and support the division's mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Dedicate 50% of your time to direct patient care and education throughout the cardiac surgery journey
• Support cardiac surgeons in clinic with pre- and post-operative patient management
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients navigating surgical preparation and recovery
• Collaborate with the surgical team on medical management and care coordination
• Works under the Principal Investigator's (PI) guidance to meet the research objective of the project.
• Facilitates and implements study start-up activities including (but not limited to): trial feasibility assessment; study logistics; IRB (both local and central) submissions and other applicable regulatory requirements; budgetary and contract review and approval.
• 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, source documentation and data entry.
• May train and supervise staff assigned to work on the research project(s).
• Coordinates handling of specimens, administration of clinical trials, collection of source information and case reporting.
• Prepares/submits reportable event reports to sponsor(s), IRBs 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.
• Authorizes payments to ancillary organizations for services rendered and reconciles payments from organizations serviced.
• Demonstrates experience in clinical trials management including strong organizational skills, independence and resourcefulness and an increased responsibility for the day-to-day conduction and oversight of multiple clinical trials.
• 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:

• 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 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:

Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

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:

Nursing (2 Years), Research (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job:

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical Research Certification.

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Active Listening, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Research Operations, Clinical Techniques, Database Management, Detail-Oriented, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Nursing Fundamentals, Oral Communications, Patient Recruitment, Reporting Tools, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Collaboration

Grade:

S26

Salary Range:

$64,500.00 - $109,900.00 / AnnuallyThe 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.

Accommodation:

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening:

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement:

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