Clinical Research Associate-RN II
Memphis, TN
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research.
Currently, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Clinical Research Associate-RN II (Job Number 20788).
The Clinical Research Associate-RN II operates independently with limited supervision. Acts as single or multi-site Study Coordinator including regulatory, financial and administrative aspects of the study. Assists in the development, implementation and ongoing review of standard operating procedures. Assists in study recruitment. Serves as a preceptor/mentor to new clinical research staff. Performs data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research. Prepares submission for all reportable events. Develops, maintains, and/or monitors case report forms. Ensures compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s). Provides data to the collaborating research organization or study sponsor. Prepares data reports. Provides patient care, education, and management. Position has a dotted line reporting relationship to the Nursing Executive/CNO. Coordinates with supervisor and Nursing Executive/CNO to ensure consistent institution-wide compliance with standards of nursing practice. Some intra- and inter-state travel may be required.
Requirements:
*Graduation from a school of nursing is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
*Two (2) years of direct experience in clinical biomedical and/or behavioral research required.
*Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state.
*Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
*Certification in clinical research from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) must be obtained within one (1) year of assuming the position.
St. Jude offers a positive working culture, professional advancement, & competitive compensation. Qualified applicants may apply for this position or others via our online process at www.stjude.org/jobs
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Candidates receiving offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
