RN Research Nurse Coordinator I - Radiation Oncology

Research Coordinator

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.

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

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:

• 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:

• B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Nursing, B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Clinical Research (1 Year)
• 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: $60,000.00 - $99,900.00 / Annually

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