Research Nurse Coordinator II - Neurology

## Research Nurse Coordinator II - Neurology Apply:
On Campus/Onsite:
Washington University Medical Campus:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR97973#
** Location
* * SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110#
** Scheduled Hours
** 40#
** Position Summary
** The Research Nurse Coordinator II will directly interact with caregivers, participants, and an inter-disciplinary team in a research setting. Position assists the Knight ADRC Clinical Trials Unit (KACTU) team with coordination of all aspects of clinical research for fast-paced and complex multi-site clinical trials, and may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously. This position will coordinate study procedures to provide to eligible participants, consistent with study procedures and techniques and verified documentation.

This position includes extensive interaction with diverse participants, study sponsors, research staff, and investigator.
Consistent with its academic mission and standards, the Washington University School of Medicine is  committed to achieving excellence through diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. As a community of faculty, staff and students engaged in research, patient care, scholarship, teaching and learning, the  School of Medicine fosters an environment that is diverse, inclusive, humane, and welcoming. Efforts are made to provide a supportive environment in which people from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures may encounter each other in a spirit of cooperation, openness, and mutual respect.#

** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

*** 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.
* Performs and coordinates clinical research studies and related clinical procedures in accordance with established study protocols, regulatory    requirements, and institutional policies. Coordinates study startup activities and participant visits, including visit assessments, planning, implementation,    and evaluation of study procedures. Collects, documents, and enters study data, including health information and vital signs; performs blood draws;
assists with neurological lumbar punctures (spinal taps) and other study procedures; monitors and manages research participants in the inpatient research    unit (CTRU); maintains accurate and timely study documentation; ensures adherence to study protocols; and collaborates with principal investigators,    study physicians, and other clinical staff to support the safe and effective conduct of clinical research.
* 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.
* 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…