RN Study Coordinator

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

22h • $34 - $55

About The Position

The RN Study Coordinator coordinates and delivers nursing care, including direct patient care and education for research participants and their families in clinical and research settings. The role manages or participates in all phases of the research process, supports professional nursing practice across care settings and the continuum of care, and advocates for human subject rights, using the American Nurses Association Standards of Care and Professional Performance as a basis for practice.

The work is primarily self-directed, with guidance from staff physicians and/or principal investigators. The RN participates in designing, organizing, and monitoring protocols; assists with grant applications, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts; and plans and participates in staff education for areas where protocols are conducted.

The RN assesses research participants, investigates abnormal patterns of adverse events and laboratory results, and reports findings appropriately. The RN also works with other departments to develop systems and procedures for coordinating study protocol activities and complying with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines for study data collection, storage, retrieval, and participant medical tests and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• Hold a current Minnesota RN license.
• Obtain any additional specialty certification or training required by the work area.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to use critical thinking skills.
• Be able to adapt to unpredictable situations in clinical and/or research settings.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with extensive knowledge of research study design, development, and disease process.
• Certification from an appropriate accredited certifying body, such as ACRP or SOCRA.
• Minimum of two years of previous RN experience in ambulatory and/or acute care settings.
• Knowledge and proficiency in data management, statistical methods, computer-related systems and hardware, and software configurations at the start of employment; these skills must be acquired within two years of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver nursing care, including direct patient care and research participant and family education.
• Manage and/or participate in all phases of the research process.
• Support professional nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care, as appropriate to participant and family needs.
• Understand and advocate for human subject rights.
• Participate in designing, organizing, and monitoring research protocols.
• Assist with grant applications, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
• Plan and participate in staff education in areas where protocols will be carried out.
• Assess research participants and investigate and appropriately report abnormal patterns of adverse events and laboratory results.
• Work with other departments to develop systems and procedures for coordinating protocol phases and ensuring compliance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines for study data, participant tests, and procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree