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MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Carries out assigned phases of investigational clinical studies according to guidelines set forth by the FDA, the IRB (institutional review board), principal investigator(s), and specific stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinates clinical studies in the medical research area.Develops an understanding of the requirements of the study protocol and obtains necessary information from physicians and study participants and records this information appropriately. Adheres to protocol in all situations.Responsible for recruitment, screening, interviewing and evaluating of study participants.Develops advertisement copy and recruitment plan for recruiting study participants. Responsible for development, completion, accuracy and maintenance of patient forms, including the Informed Consent.Completes or oversees completion of data entry in a timely manner. Ensures that drug dispensing is performed according to protocol, documented on inventory forms/electronic records, and maintained and updated regularly.Responsible for reconciling drug supplies with drug records, for assuring that the study site has adequate drug, biological and other supplies, and for distribution of such to designated individuals.Reports all adverse events via appropriate documentation and follows up on incidents.Reviews and maintains updated regulatory binder. Responds to quality assurance audit reports in time period required.Monitors patient safety, compliance and health status.Anticipates study problems, formulates solutions and determines resolutions.Responsible for all aspects of study termination, i.e. completes necessary documents/forms, return of drugs to drug company, etc.Develops and maintains communication with the research manager, co-workers, principal investigators, and other internal personnel regarding study related issues.Prepares for and meets with pharmaceutical monitors’ site visits. Maintains professional relationships with external customers.Participates in department staff meetings, study planning and special projects as appropriate.Attends and participates in investigator meetings as required by pharmaceutical companies.Communicates necessary information with sponsors, monitors, patients, physicians, co-workers, and others in a courteous and professional manner.Exhibits an ability to work in a collaborative, effective manner with all necessary research team members in order to meet the research objectives. Serves as a liaison between physicians, drug companies, research organizations, staff and patients.Develops and maintains professional communication with monitors, sponsors, and potential sponsors in such areas as initiation visits, monitor visits, investigator meetings.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE

One year registered nurse experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS  

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois 
    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
    And
    Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 
 
State of Work Location: Missouri  

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And        Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration          Or          Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma  

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State          Or        Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)  

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)    And        Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State          Or          Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

9430000128 Neurology Research

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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