Clinical Research Associate-RN I

This full-time position is a unique experience for a RN within the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This role provides direction in coordinating the collection and processing of research and clinical specimens (e.g., pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics and pharmacodynamics-related samples) for patients involved in clinical research studies in the Center for Translational Pharmacology of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center. You will serve as the contact for internal and external communication regarding correct sample collection, shipping, and tracking to ensure that samples are correctly obtained, documented, and distributed. The RN must maintain an excellent working knowledge of all assigned protocols to ensure the validity of the clinical research data, verify patient eligibility, develop, maintain and/or monitor data collection forms, and enter clinical findings into a study related database. You will learn from some of the most knowledgeable clinical researchers in the world as part of our team. This role will be research focused and patient facing.

• Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
  • Assist with submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variations).
  • Maintain/enter data as required for case report forms.
  • Ensure compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s).
  • Provide data to the collaborating research organization (CRO) or study sponsor, and prepare data reports as directed.
  • (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities)
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

   

  Minimum Education and/or Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.

   

  Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

  • (LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state.
  • (LC: RN-MISS, RN-ARK or RN-KY) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

   

  Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

  • None

   

  Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Understands the task at hand, seeks out information, and draws conclusions from available data to deliver outcomes.
  • Adapts quickly to changing priorities to perform as needed in his/her role.
  • Remains calm when faced with changes to (and in) his/her work.
  • Seeks clarifications to understand what is being said.
  • Is able to clearly summarize information learnt to confirm understanding.
  • Writes in a clear and concise manner and speaks succinctly and confidently.
  • Plans in advance, organizes own work, and executes high-quality work on time. Shows initiative to take on more responsibilities/work.
  • Embraces goals and demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving them.
  • Holds self to high standards and keeps pushing to meet them.
  • Supports clinical study and site management by performing basic tasks (operations/study management) under supervision.
  • Exhibits understanding of key concepts related to clinical studies (e.g., baseline determinants of new study selection process, risk assessments).

   

• Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
  • Assist with submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variations).
  • Maintain/enter data as required for case report forms.
  • Ensure compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s).
  • Provide data to the collaborating research organization (CRO) or study sponsor, and prepare data reports as directed.
  • (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities)
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  • Patient care

   

  Minimum Education and/or Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.

   

  Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

  • (LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state.
  • (LC: RN-MISS, RN-ARK or RN-KY) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

   

  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.  Learn more about our history and commitment.

   

  Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success.  With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive.  View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,520 – $114,400 per year for the role of Clinical Research Associate-RN I.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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