RN Research Nurse Coordinator l (Hybrid) - Neurology

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Dr. Randall Bateman’s lab investigates the causes, and future diagnosis and
treatments of Alzheimer’s disease utilizing a wide variety of assays and
techniques from basic applications such as quantitative measurement of
stable-isotope labeled peptides to clinical translational studies in diagnostic
and therapeutic biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease. We have an ongoing clinical
study to collect matched blood and cerebrospinal fluid from patients with memory
concerns in the clinic, and will be launching a new study called the Study to
Understand Novel Biomarkers in Researching Dementia (SUNBIRD) to validate blood
biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease in a large clinic-based cohort.

This position is a member of a multidisciplinary research team and performs
duties associated with the coordination and implementation of research
studies/projects, data collection, and the management of data generate by study
protocols. Also involves assessment of research participants and interactions
with research participants, family, and caregivers in a research setting. This
position interacts with participants who have mild to moderate dementia and
healthy control volunteers.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Works under the principal investigator’s guidance to meet the research
objectives of the project.
* 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.
* 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.
* Collects basic health information as required by protocol.

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
* 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. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the
job posting.

Work Experience

Clinical Research (1 Year)

Skills

Clinical Research, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research Management,
Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Research Operations, Clinical Techniques,
Critical Thinking, Database Management, Effective Written Communication,
Electronic Health Records (EHR), Interpersonal Relationships, Nursing
Fundamentals, Oral Communications, Patient Recruitment, Spreadsheet Software,
Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), Team Collaboration

GRADE

S25

Salary Range

$60,000.00 - $99,900.00 / 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.

QUESTIONS

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to
our External Applicant FAQ
[https://hr.wustl.edu/careers/external-applicant-faq/].

ACCOMMODATION

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an
accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu
[CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry
number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
their job, absent undue hardship.

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

Personal

* 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%.

Wellness

* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources,
mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP),
financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care
resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult
care? We’ve got you covered.

* 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit:
https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ [https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/]

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices
of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal
law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.