Research Nurse Coordinator II Neurology

Location

ST. LOUIS MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Memory and Aging Project (MAP) Research Nurse Coordinator II is a member of a multi-disciplinary team serving as a nurse clinician collecting health and family histories performing physical measurements conducting semi-structured interviews and administering standardized cognitive
tests for longitudinal Alzheimer and related dementia research. Will interact with research volunteers with and without cognitive impairment and their families as part of the research team conducting clinical assessments. The Research Nurse Coordinator II may also coordinate special studies
submitting applications to Washington University Institutional Review Board (IRB)/ Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) complying with all required human research standards develop workflows and coordinates enrollment of study subjects. Ensures adherence to study procedures consistent with the study protocol and verifiable source documentation; May supervise personnel assigned to work on the study. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care and human subject protection with a commitment to research integrity. May perform duties inclusive of those delegated to a Research Nurse Coordinator 1.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works under the Principal Investigators (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 sponsors 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:
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 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

Drivers License:

A drivers 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

$64500.00 - $109900.00 / 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 ones 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

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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 (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 Weve 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.

For policies detailed benefits and eligibility please visit: StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity or shared ancestry 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. As a federal contractor the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) as amended.

Required Experience:

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