Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an RN to support cardiology clinical trials by coordinating and implementing research studies, enrolling eligible patients, and ensuring thorough documentation of data collection. This role aims to further understand and treat heart and vascular diseases, develop new treatments, and improve patient outcomes through cutting-edge research.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- 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).
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.
- 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; 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.
Other
- This is a M-F day position on-site at the BJH/Wash U Medical Center location on Kingshighway, across the street from Forest Park.
- The ideal candidate would be an RN with an interest in research and/or cardiology, with the ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with patients, families and research staff.
- Normal office environment
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Requires protective devices
