RN Research Nurse Coordinator I - Cardiology

About the role

The 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.
• Safeguards 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.
• Oversees administration of medications, study drugs, or study interventions, as appropriate. Administers investigational products in approved setting.
• Edits 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.

Education

• 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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross).
• Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).

Salary Range

$60,000.00 - $99,900.00 / Annually