Research Nurse Coordinator I (Budget Coordinator) (Hybrid) - Center for Clinical Studies

Washington University in St. Louis

1d•$56,200 - $96,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary focus of this position is the development and negotiation of clinical trial budgets for all research protocols that are our responsibility. This involves gaining thorough knowledge of assigned computer input/study protocol tasks, entering profile information skillfully, efficiently, and accurately. The role includes outlining visit schedules, identifying protocol procedures, and obtaining pricing for procedures. A key responsibility is creating and being accountable for study budgets using a study management system or similar software. This includes updating procedure costs, estimating coordinator time for study visits, and collaborating with hospital departments to secure technical and professional fees, understand fund flow, and incorporate overhead variances.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

An ability to interact with confidence, diplomacy, courtesy and compassion in a professional manner.
Knowledge of clinical research protocols, medical terms, time management, and the conduct of research from a coordinator perspective is paramount in this position.
B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Nursing
B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
Registered Nurse (2 Years)
Clinical Research (1 Year)
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

Responsibilities

Gain thorough knowledge of assigned computer input/study protocol tasks.
Enter profile information skillfully, efficiently, & accurately.
Outline visit schedules, identify protocol procedures, and obtain pricing for procedures from an appropriate source.
Create budgets using a study management system (or similar software) for study protocols.
Responsible and accountable for those budgets.
Responsible for updating the procedure costs in study management system, per item, as necessary to keep the system up-to-date.
Responsible for applying costs to a study visit procedure by estimating coordinator time.
Work closely with the hospital and other WashU departments to obtain technical and professional fees to include in procedure pricing; flow of the funds through the university; and inclusion of overhead variances per department.
Perform other duties incidental to the work described above.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources
Adult care resources
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.