RN Study Coordinator AD/DIP, BSN or MSN - ALZ Clinical Trails

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

9d • $34 - $55

About The Position

The RN Study Coordinator coordinates and delivers nursing care, including direct patient care and education for research participants and families in clinical and research settings. The role manages and/or participates in all phases of the research process, supports professional nursing practice across 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.

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 in areas where protocols will be carried out.

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

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree (DNP).
• Current Minnesota RN license or a license deemed acceptable by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• Obtain any additional specialty certification or training required by the work area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in clinical and/or research settings.
• Acquire proficiency in data management, statistical methods, computer-related systems and hardware, and software configurations within two years of acceptance if not already proficient.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of research study design, development, and disease process.
• Certification from an appropriate accredited certifying body, such as ACRP or SOCRA.
• At least two years of previous RN experience in ambulatory and/or acute care settings.
• Research experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in medical terminology, laboratory results, diagnostic reports, medication histories, and other clinical source documentation.
• Proficiency in data management, statistical methods, computer-related systems and hardware, and software configurations at the outset.

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 practice settings and the continuum of care.
• 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 study protocols and managing study data and participant tests and procedures in accordance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with multiple plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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