RN Research Nurse Coordinator II - Cardiothoracic Surgery

About the role

The Rrsearch Nurse Coordinator II is a dual-role position designed to enhance the care of patients undergoing surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation while advancing the division's clinical research mission. This position combines direct patient care and education with clinical research coordination to ensure patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based care throughout their surgical journey.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate 50% of your time to direct patient care and education throughout the cardiac surgery journey
• Serve as a key liaison between patients, cardiac surgeons, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Support cardiac surgeons in clinic with pre- and post-operative patient management
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients navigating surgical preparation and recovery
• Collaborate with the surgical team on medical management and care coordination
• Works under the Principal Investigator’s (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 sponsor’s 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
• Administers investigational products in approved settings
• Edutes 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

Requirements

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)

Qualifications

• Nursing (2 Years)
• Research (2 Years)

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

Benefits

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.