The RN Study Coordinator (RN) is accountable for the coordination and delivery of nursing care, including direct patient care, research participant/family education in clinical and research settings. The RN is responsible for managing and/or participating in all phases of the research process. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the research participant and family, as appropriate. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Care and Professional Performance provide a basis for practice. The RN understands and advocates for human subject rights. Work is primarily self-directed with guidance from the 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 for and participates in staff education in areas where protocols will be carried out. The RN assesses research participants, investigates abnormal patterns of adverse events and laboratory results, and reports appropriately. The RN interacts with other departments to develop systems/procedures for coordinating phases of study protocols that comply with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines for study data collection, storage, retrieval, and participant medical tests and procedures.

Additional Information:

This is an onsite position, and the ability to telework is not guaranteed, as patient and study needs come first. Staff are eligible to telecommute 1-2 days a week, 6 months post training if they pass their training assessment and have demonstrated the ability to work independently, exhibited strong performance, reliability, organization, focus, initiative, and timely accomplishment of work duties subject to supervisor discretion. While working remotely staff are expected to be onsite for essential study tasks and not delegate them to others and maintain timely communication with supervisors and team members. Leadership reserves the right to discontinue remote work at any time.

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

*Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.

Graduate of an accredited Bachelor's degree Nursing program. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing with extensive knowledge of research study design, development, and disease process is preferred. Certification from an appropriate accredited certifying body (e.g. ACRP or SOCRA) is strongly preferred. Minimum of two years previous RN experience in ambulatory and/or acute care settings preferred. Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills. Must be able to use critical thinking skills. Must be able to acquire knowledge and proficiency in data management, statistical methods, computer-related systems and hardware, and software configurations are preferred at onset, but must be acquired within two years of acceptance. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the clinical and/or research settings. Current Arizona RN license, or license deemed acceptable by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Any additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Preferred Experience:

One year of research experience.

One year of Stem Cell/Cell Therapy experience.