Research Nurse Coordinator Specialist - Ob​/Gyn

* Works under the Principal Investigator’s (PI) guidance to meet the research objectives of the project(s). May act as the primary liaison to the PI in developing Investigator Initiated research projects, including protocol development, preparation of amendments, development of required CRFs, study forms, and databases. Provides oversight and/or may coordinate complex or multi-site clinical research.
* Utilizes complex pathophysiological concepts and critical thinking in the management of clinical trials.
* If appropriately credentialed, may complete protocol required procedures (e.g., physical exam, assessment of adverse events, review of lab reports, etc.) under the supervision of the PI.
* May be assigned to special projects for the department’s/division’s research program (i.e., educational, policy development, written procedures, compliance strategies, SOP development, auditing/monitoring of trials being conducted, etc.).
* May provide supervision to members of the research team including training of new staff; serving as a point of reference for current research staff; overseeing staff scheduling and providing performance feedback.
* Utilizes elements of project management to monitor ongoing financial state, patient recruitment milestones, and personnel resources necessary to conduct the research. May assist financial and grant administrators with federal and sponsor funded trials.
* May prepare oral and written reports and presentations and/or assist with preparation of manuscripts for publication.
* Provides oversight of administration of study medications and/or study interventions, as appropriate. Administers investigational products in approved settings.
* Educates 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
* 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.
* 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%.
* 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.

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