Research Nurse Coordinator - Gastroenterology; IBD

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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We’re seeking an experienced Research Nurse Coordinator I to support Gastroenterology clinical trials. This role involves managing all aspects of studies from start-up through close-out, with a focus on regulatory compliance, subject coordination, and independent oversight during study start-up. The coordinator will assist investigators as coordinator of a complex clinical research study; may be responsible for multiple research studies simultaneously, acting as a liaison with the school, sponsoring agency, community and the study participants;

manages and records all phases of study protocol as required by sponsoring agency to ensure compliance.

Primary

Duties & 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.
• Provides oversight of administration of medications, study drugs, or study interventions, as appropriate. Administers investigational products in approved setting.
• Educates staff nurses caring for research patients by providing necessary information about the research study including intervention, potential adverse events and required study procedures.
• Performs other duties incidental to the work described above.

Working Conditions:
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 standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications
** /Professional Licenses **:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross, Registered Nurse
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.