RN Research Nurse Coordinator I - Pediatric Clinical Research Unit (PCRU)

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 studies.
  
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with protocol and patient safety, including but not limited to, patient assessments, phlebotomy, IV placement, infusion monitoring, accessing/de-accessing ports, injections, ECGs, vital signs, and other nursing skills.
  
• Administers and provides oversight of administration of medications, investigational products, and study interventions, as appropriate.
  
• Obtains, handles, processes and ships research specimens according to protocol.
  
• Collects health information including monitoring for and reporting of adverse events.
  
• Performs data collection, source documentation, and data entry.
  
• Works with research team to: identify, screen and enroll study subjects; coordinate study procedures; and maintain continuity of care, human subject protection and research integrity.
  
• Collaborates with sponsor's research associates during monitoring activities by providing study documentation, data clarifications and reports as necessary.
  
• 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.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• 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, Phlebotomy, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Collaboration

Grade
S25

Salary Range
$56,200.00 - $96,100.00 / 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.

Questions

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Accommodation

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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 (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
  

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EEO Statement
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