RN Research Nurse Coordinator II - Gynecologic Oncology

Position Summary
Washington University in St. Louis RN jobs offer a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits. Enjoy 20 vacation days & 10 paid holidays a year, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more! This St. Louis RN role is a premier position for life work balance.
All of our RN positions at Washington University in St. Louis offer a unique opportunity to combine medical research with patient care. Most WashU RN jobs hold regular clinic hours — no nights or weekends — and all are within an environment characterized by innovation and excellence. Our Washington University clinics can be located in all St. Louis counties, Illinois and St. Louis City.
The Nurse oversees specific research studies and works from an office where they manage a database of research participants and a list of potential research participants. In addition, the Nurse reviews potential participant’s records to determine if they meet research protocol requirements. The RN enrolls qualifying and consenting candidates into studies. There is a clinical aspect to most Research Nurse roles. The Nurse performs related clinical skills such as collecting data, taking vital signs, administering drugs, noting any side effects and other like duties as assigned.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients; documents, collects data, and assists physicians.
• Works with staff to identify, screen, and enroll study subjects; ensures lab and data are obtained according to established protocol.
• Trains and supervises staff assigned to work on the research project.
• Coordinates handling of specimens, administration of clinical trials, collection of source information, and case reporting.
• Prepares/submits event reports in adherence with study procedures, budget, and established guidelines.
• Assists research associates from sponsoring organization, providing study explanations and reports as necessary.
• Authorizes payments to ancillary organizations for services received and accounts for payments from organization serviced.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical research certification.
• Two years of experience in an academic research setting.
• One to three years of experience in gynecologic oncology.
• Working knowledge of techniques and methodologies used in developing, coordinating, and managing clinical research projects with working knowledge of database management.
• Clinical research experience or knowledge regarding research protocols is highly preferred.
• Attention to detail and able to easily work within databases.
• Prefers working autonomously and managing volumes.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of related nursing or research experience.
• REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: 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. 

Grade
S26

Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $101,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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