Washington University in St. Louis is looking to hire an RN to support cardiology clinical trials by coordinating and implementing research studies, enrolling eligible patients, and ensuring thorough documentation of data collection to further understand and treat diseases and conditions of the heart and vascular system, and to assist in the development of treatments and strategies to maintain heart health and improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
- 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.
- Clinical Research (1 Year)
- Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Research Operations, Clinical Techniques, Critical Thinking, Database Management, Effective Written Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Interpersonal Relationships, Nursing Fundamentals, Oral Communications, Patient Recruitment, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Collaboration
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
- Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with patients, families and research staff.
- Works with many healthcare professionals to support a variety of research protocols.
- Normal office environment
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Requires protective devices
