Research Nurse Coordinator Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynecology

About the role

The role involves providing comprehensive experience and expertise in the overall planning, conduct, and evaluation of clinical research. Leadership, mentorship, direction, and oversight activities are incorporated into the mission-focused principles of ethics, integrity, collaboration, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Works under the Principal Investigator’s (PI) guidance to meet the research objectives of the project(s).
• Develops Investigator Initiated research projects, including protocol development, preparation of amendments, development of required CRFs, study forms, and databases.
• Oversees and coordinates complex or multi-site clinical research.
• Manages complex pathophysiological concepts and critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
• Completes protocol required procedures under the supervision of the PI.
• Serves as a supervisor to members of the research team, including training new staff, providing performance feedback, and overseeing staff scheduling.
• Maintains oversight of financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research.
• Assists financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
• Prepares oral and written reports and presentations, and assists with manuscript preparation for publication.
• Administers investigational products in approved settings.
• Provides education to staff nurses caring for research patients regarding the research study, including intervention and potential adverse events and required study procedures.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Job Location/Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires protective devices. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Ability to travel to various on and off campus locations.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Lab/research equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Education

• Required Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN or MSN or equivalent of training/experience. Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of grant compliance and FDA regulations. Familiarity with University systems. Experience with clinical trial budgets. Effective working knowledge of Investigator Initiated, Industry sponsored and NIH funded multi-center trials, all phases of clinical research. Working knowledge of techniques and methodologies used in developing, coordinating and managing clinical research projects with working knowledge of database management, and Microsoft Excel. Ability to develop realistic plans while being sensitive to the need of different constituencies, recognizing time constraints and resource availability. Ability to effectively present ideas and document activities. Ability to review and interpret written information such as federal, state, and internal guidelines and requirements.

Work Experience

• Required Qualifications: Clinical Research (6 Years).
• Preferred Qualifications: Academic Environment (4 Years), Nursing In A Hospital Setting (2 Years).

Skills

• Not Applicable.

Driver's License

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

Salary Range

$68,700.00 - $123,600.00 / Annually

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.

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.