Clinical Research Nurse, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Chicago, IL

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse, Full-time, Days

Position: Registered Nurse focusing on clinical research

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Pay: $40.50 - $60.15 (Hourly Rate)

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Location

Address:

City: Chicago

State: IL

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Job Responsibilities

Facilitates, maintains, and coordinates the logistical aspects of assigned study protocols with other research staff.
Provides direct nursing patient care including inpatient admission and discharge, diagnosis, administration of medications, and performance of clinical study-related tests.
Monitors continual clinical assessment of study subjects under the direction of the principal investigator or supervising physician.
Provides input into implementation of protocols including setting, systems issues, and changes.
Presents information at weekly meetings in an organized fashion.
Monitors budget for selected aspects of research studies.
Attends and coordinates investigator's meetings, study initiation visits, and all other study-related visits.
Arranges for procedures and necessary visits performed by external vendors for study conduct.
Schedules and leads in-house protocol meetings to review study-related procedures.
Schedules and coordinates all medical needs and coverage for protocol related procedures.
Maintains and documents all study-related communication.
Responsible for giving subject instructions for study participation and serving as the primary contact for subjects.
Ensures completion of all protocol procedures as per study requirements.
Obtains and documents all adverse event/serious adverse event data and reports as outlined by the study protocol.
Assures quality and completeness of source documents for principal investigator review.
Ensures accurate, complete, and timely data entry into CRFs using source documentation verification.
Schedules, leads, and assists with all study-related visits on site.
Supervises document retention, security, and destruction.
Completes all necessary training for the position.
Trains other study specific research staff in data collection and reporting.
Maintains research files, designs forms as needed, and assists in preparation of material for submission to an IRB.
Travels between hospital locations as required.
Performs all other functions as related to this job and assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Clinical research knowledge
Strong communication skills
Organizational skills
Customer service skills
Intermediate computer and internet knowledge

Preferred Skills

Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing
Certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or The Society of Clinical Research Associates
Involvement in external professional organizations

Requirements

Experience: Two years’ experience in managing all aspects of clinical research trials.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

License & Certification:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Mentorship programs
Educational support

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment.
Background check will be performed that includes a review of any criminal convictions.