RN Research Nurse Coordinator l (Hybrid) - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 a 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. This position 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. This position involves being on call as needed to coordinate brain autopsies.

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

B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Nursing
B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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

Performs research study and clinical procedures including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of participants to generate study data according to established protocol; collects data (e.g., basic health information and vital signs), performs blood draws; assists with a neurological lumbar puncture (spinal tap) and documents as required by protocol; monitors and manages participants in the inpatient research unit; assists principal investigators and physicians.
Works with staff to identify, screen, and enroll study participants; serves as the contact person for research participants; provides study participants, families, and caregivers education about the studies, dementia, and dementia care.
On a rotating call schedule for brain donation and brain autopsy coordination.
Provides education to clinical providers and participants on study procedures and test results.
Prepares/submits event reports in adherence with study procedures, budget, and established guidelines.
Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein which may include training and overseeing students, and reviewing scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments.

Benefits

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

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