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Clinical Research Nurse - Neurology clinic, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Clinical Research Nurse - Neurology clinic, Full-time, Days

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    THIS ROLE WILL BE 50% RESEARCH AND 50% CLINIC - AMBULATORY

    WORK HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8AM TO 5PM

    The CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE (CRN) is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates exemplary clinical research knowledge, has strong communication skills and is responsible for serving as a liaison between Northwestern University (NU) clinical research investigator teams (e.g., investigator initiated trials, sponsor trials) and Northwestern Medical Group. Medical Group (NMG). 

    The CRN works collaboratively with the inter-professional team and peers to ensure appropriate implementation and conduct of clinical research studies in NMG throughout the lifecycle of a protocol.  The CRN adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics.  The CRN utilizes the NIH Clinical Research Nurse Domain of Practice and Model of Care. The CRN reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Leads the coordination and support to Principal Investigator(s) study needs related to the nursing role. .
    • Facilitates, maintains, and coordinates the logistical aspects of assigned study protocols with other research staff in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, standard operating procedures, applicable nursing practices and sponsor requirements.
    • Provides direct nursing patient care including, but not limited to inpatient admission, discharge and home care, where applicable, diagnosis, administration of medications, and performance of applicable clinical study-related tests as well as maintaining continual clinical assessment of study subjects under the direction of the principal investigator or supervising physician.
    • Attends investigator's meetings, coordinates and attends pre-study site visits, study initiation visits, and all other study related visits by Monitors or Sponsor representatives, when required.
    • Arranges for procedures and necessary visits performed by external vendors that are necessary to the conduct of the study.
    • Schedules and coordinates all medical needs and coverage for protocol related procedures.
    • Maintains and documents all study-related communication including, but not limited to the principal investigator or supervising physician, study subjects, Sponsor or Sponsor representative(s) and IRB throughout the clinical trial.
    • May be responsible for giving subject instructions for study participation and serves as the primary contact for subjects by being available to handle study-specific questions, concerns, or events.
    • Ensures all protocol procedures are completed per study requirements.
    • Obtains and documents all adverse event data on appropriate forms and reports adverse event data to the appropriate parties as outlined by the study protocol, regulations and applicable policies and procedures.
    • Assures quality and completeness of source documents collected during the course of the study to assist with overall principal investigator review and approval.
    • Ensures accurate, complete and timely data entry into CRFs using 100% source documentation verification to assist with overall principal investigator review and approval.
    • Schedules, may lead and assist with all study-related visits on site and is readily available during visits for applicable corrections, questions, or other study-related or site needs.
    • Supervises document retention, security and destruction, where applicable.
    • Responsible for completing all necessary training for the position, including study protocol specific training and Health System policies and procedures.
    • May trains other study specific research staff in collection and reporting of required data, where applicable.
    • Maintains research files, designs forms as needed, reports findings as appropriate, assists in preparation or review of material for submission to an IRB including reviewing and editing protocols and consent documents, where applicable.
    • May need to travels between locations where research is conducted.
    • Performs all other functions as related to this job and assigned.

    Additional Functions:       

    • Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as assigned.
    • Remains clinically proficient within area of expertise.

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED:

    • Current license as a Registered Nurse State of Illinois Professional Nurse.
    • BSN with a minimum of two years related clinical experience.
    • CPR-BLS Certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Intermediate computer and internet knowledge
    • Excellent customer service and patient care skills

    PREFERRED: __

    • MSN
    • Membership in Professional Nursing Organization
    • ACLS Certification in clinical areas where required
    • Society of Clinical Research Associates' (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Certification
    • Experience in clinical trials
    • Certification in area of clinical specialty.

     

    Additional Information

    Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.