RN Research Nurse Coordinator I - Endocrinology

Position Summary Position will perform duties associated with the coordination and implementation of research studies relating to endocrine issues (i.e., pancreas, adrenal, pituitary, thyroid glands). Will be responsible for recruiting participants, determining study eligibility, data collection, database management and maintaining the regulatory aspect of the studies. Coordinates with physicians, team members and study sponsors while maintaining human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity. An ideal candidate will have previous experience as a research coordinator. This is a full‑time position that requires working on‑site in the Division of Endocrinology Metabolism and Lipid Research @ WashU Medicine. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Works under the Principal Investigator’s 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 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 and 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 and 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 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 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 without a skills assessment component are not sufficient). Preferred Qualifications Clinical research experience (1 year). Clinical research coordination, management, methods, operations. Critical thinking, database management, effective written communication. Electronic Health Records (EHR), interpersonal relationships, nursing fundamentals. Oral communication, spreadsheet software, statistical analysis (SAS), team collaboration. Salary Grade S25 – $56,200.00 – $96,100.00 annually. Benefits Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees. Defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan with institutional match starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians. Family 4 weeks caregiver leave and additional resources for childcare and adult care. Tuition coverage for employees and families up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis