Rsch Pro -Clin Rsch Coord-RN

About the Job

Location: Twin Cities

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Family: Research

Job Code: 3521CC

Employee Class: Civil Service

The Research Professional 1 - Clinical Research Coordinator-RN will primarily support clinical trials within the Gynecologic Oncology division. This position will work closely with Principal Investigators, providers, and the research team to identify and enroll eligible patients, obtain informed consent, coordinate study visits, and perform research-related nursing procedures.

The position will serve as an important clinical and research resource for patients participating in clinical trials and will ensure study activities are completed accurately, safely, and in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and University policies.

Recruitment, Screening & Enrollment - 10%

• Collaborates with Principal Investigators, providers, and study team members to identify, recruit, screen, and enroll eligible study participants.
• Obtains informed consent and provides participants with information regarding study participation.
• Coordinates participant scheduling and follow-up activities.

Clinical Research Procedures - 50%

• Executes study-required clinical and research procedures in collaboration with clinical staff and according to study protocols.
• Performs nursing assessments and research-related nursing procedures within the scope of RN licensure.
• Administers study-related medications and performs medication reconciliation as required by study protocols.
• Monitors participant status, including laboratory results, disease signs and symptoms, and potential adverse events.
• Identifies and appropriately communicates protocol deviations, adverse events, and other study-related concerns.

Patient & Staff Education - 10%

• Educates study participants and clinical staff regarding study treatment plans, anticipated side effects, monitoring requirements, and follow-up guidelines.
• Provides ongoing support and education throughout the participant's involvement in the study.

Sponsor & Monitoring Visits - 10%

• Participates in sponsor and monitor visits, including site initiation, interim monitoring, and study closeout visits.
• Assists with preparation of study materials and documentation for monitoring activities.

Study Coordination - 10%

• Coordinates with internal departments, clinical staff, and other University departments to support study activities.
• Coordinates delivery and handling of research medications, collection of biospecimens, and completion of study visits according to protocol.
• Maintains accurate study documentation and participant records.

Communication & Teamwork - 10%

• Works collaboratively as a member of the clinical research team.
• Communicates information in a positive, timely, and professional manner with study team members, clinical staff, providers, participants, and other collaborators.
• Provides updates regarding study activities and participant needs to appropriate team members.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical research or clinical trials experience.
• Experience working with interventional clinical trials.
• Oncology experience.
• Gynecologic oncology or OB/GYN experience.
• Outpatient clinic experience.
• Experience with patient recruitment, informed consent, or research-related nursing procedures.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research regulations.

The University of Minnesota is known for groundbreaking healthcare and research that moves promising discoveries from the laboratory to the bedside. Our researchers are actively involved in clinical research to determine whether new treatments, techniques, therapies, medical devices, diagnostic tests, and surgical approaches are safe and effective-and ultimately help create a healthier future.

The Gynecologic Oncology research team conducts innovative clinical trials focused on improving treatment options and outcomes for patients with gynecologic cancers. This position will support interventional clinical trials and work closely with physicians, nurses, research staff, and study sponsors to ensure studies are conducted safely and according to protocol.

Pay Range: $68,000 - $88,000/year;…