St. Louis, Missouri
Lawrence, Kansas
ST. LOUIS, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
Huntsville, Texas
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Missouri
Lawrence, Kansas
Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: 2025-08905
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Trials Research Nurse Lead will serve as key staff in the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) supporting administrative functions within the CTO and acting as a centralized floating research nurse out in the departments, as needed. Under general supervision, the Clinical Trials Research Nurse Lead will have responsibility for oversight of clinical trials at the SLU School of Medicine. Responsibilities include screening, recruiting and enrolling subjects, data collection, coding and analysis, review, and management of budgets. The research nurse will act as liaison with core offices and service providers. The research nurse will be responsible for oversight and records maintenance for research studies. The position will require strong ability and skill for collaboration and problem solving, the ability to be adaptable and flexible.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Floating Research Nurse (25%-50% of time bought out):
Conduct assigned clinical studies.
Serves as main contact with the IRB, clinical trials office, and study sponsors for research project start-up and execution for studies to which they are assigned.
Assists with logistics and communicates with other departments as needed to execute projects.
Coordinate protocol approval, contracts, budgets, regulatory adherence, and any additional needs for assigned research studies.
Participate in pre-study activities such as regulatory document acquisition, study-specific training, investigator meetings and site initiation visits. May require travel.
Supervises and trains students, residents, and research staff to carry out research per protocol. Participates in promoting Human Subjects Protections.
Assesses the need for funding of research projects; promotes and assists with grant applications; review research expenses.
Screen and recruit subjects for clinical studies; assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, review of medical records, and discussions with physicians and nurses.
Oversee and participate in Informed Consent process, ensure that the informed consent process is properly documented, and that informed consent documents are filed as required.
Oversees patient appointments as they pertain to research studies.
Collaborates with physician clinic staff to manage the care of research participants and complete study activities.
Perform study procedures related to efficacy and safety; obtain patients medical histories; administer study related questionnaires.
Develop and maintain rapport and open communication with subjects and their families from diverse age, social backgrounds, and mental or physical status.
Provide follow-up with subjects and their families to enhance adherence to study protocols and ensure opportunities for subjects and their families to ask questions regarding the study, study medication and treatment, general health care, by coordinating with the study nurse or principal investigator.
Ensure compliance with CTU, SLU and SSM/Cardinal Glennon policies and procedures.
Identifies protocol problems, informs investigators of problems, or assists in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.
Ensure study-related areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment for employees, study subjects and families.
Provide back-up and cross-coverage assistance for other clinical trials unit staff as needed.
Submits documentation and correspondence for compliance with protocols.
Prepares for or participates in monitoring visits and quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Reviews clinical records/charts, intensive care records, medication, and patients responses for clinical intervention.
Records adverse event and side effect data and confers with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.
Complete and maintain source documentation and case report forms or research databases according to project requirements; reviews and assess data collected; addresses data queries; collaborates with investigator and statistical consultants.
Oversees record maintenance of research studies according to study guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Within the CTO (remainder of FTE):
Participates in CTO educational initiatives, including Research Coordinator Training, Best-Practices, Onboarding, and Mentoring programs.
Reviews new study feasibility applications and provides feedback to research teams to address issues.
Helps with regulatory and procedural issues that arise from various study teams.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of specialized medical/scientific terminology
Knowledge of medication and proper dosages
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to type and operate a personal computer.
Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.
Above average verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds
Demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and professional demeanor.
Possess excellent organizational skills, analysis, supervision, and prioritization abilities.
Ability to have flexible hours to meet study protocol and subjects' needs.
Patient assessment skills
Ability to create education and training programs
Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and equipment
Interpersonal/human relation skills
Patient assessment skills
Verbal/written communication skills
Ability to apply good clinical judgement
Ability to plan work, establish priorities, and remain flexible
Ability to instruct/teach
Knowledge of logistics involved in the implementation of clinical trial and other clinical research protocols
Knowledge of regulatory environment (especially human research protections), good clinical practices associated with the
conduct of research and quality assurance practices relevant to clinical research
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
RN with  3 ⓠ5 years of nursing experience and registration to practice in Missouri
Minimum of 3 years of experience related to Clinical Trial Study Coordinator roles and responsibilities, experience in a medical office.
Current BLS Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in a health-related profession is preferred
Minimum of 1 year of management or leadership experience
SOCRA, ACRP or other professional research memberships and certification or the ability to obtain within one year of employment
