Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator to join the Northwestern Memorial Hospital team in Chicago, IL. This role collaborates with NU Feinberg School of Medicine and investigator teams to implement and oversee clinical research studies across the study lifecycle.

The CRNC ensures compliance with ANA standards, maintains study protocols, trains staff, and supports adverse events management.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• BSN with a minimum of two years related clinical experience.
• Experience in clinical trials.
• Certification in area of clinical specialty.
• CPR-BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsabilités

• Leads coordination and support to Principal Investigator(s).
• Reviews research studies in pre-submission phase for feasibility of protocol implementation.
• Guides the review, revision, and maintenance of protocols; ensures compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance to clinical research nurses on projects related to new study submissions, utilization reviews, and workflows.
• Develops and maintains clinical nursing research policies, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Reviews deviations and workflow events and reports findings to managers, recommending action.
• Collaborates with Clinical Coordinators and peers to orient and train new staff in clinical research.
• Identifies training needs for clinical research nurses to ensure patient safety and protocol compliance.
• Escalates research-related concerns to leadership and mentors staff in communication with investigator teams.
• Supports nursing staff during adverse events, emergencies, and difficult clinical situations.
• Provides clinical nursing support to inpatient and/or outpatient teams as a cross-trained resource.
• Participates in committees and remains clinically proficient.

Connaissances

Clinical research

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Formation

BSN

MSN

CPR-BLS certification

SOCRA/ACRP certification

Description du poste

• Compensation: USD 43 - USD 68.8 - hourly

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 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 Memorial Hospital; a joint collaboration between Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the NU Feinberg School of Medicine.

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (CRNC) works collaboratively with the inter‑professional team and peers to ensure appropriate implementation and conduct of clinical research studies in NMH throughout the lifecycle of a protocol. The CRNC adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics. The CRNC utilizes the NIH Clinical Research Nurse Domain of Practice and Model of Care. The CRNC 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.

The MICU Clinical RN Coordinator (MCRC) adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics. The MCRC utilizes the NIH Clinical Research Nurse Domain of Practice and Model of Care.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the coordination and support to Principal Investigator(s).
• Reviews research studies in pre‑submission phase for feasibility of protocol implementation.
• Guides the review, revision, and maintenance of protocols. Assures established protocols meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance to clinical research nurses on projects related to new research study submissions, utilization reviews, wording/phrasing of medical orders, protocols and workflows.
• Develops and maintains clinical nursing research policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
• Reviews and trends research‑related deviations and workflow events, reports findings to the Manager and Inter‑professional Quality Committee, and recommends action to ensure compliance.
• Supports the development of projects created in response to research‑related problems and events as identified and reported by staff and research study team members (e.g., events, deviations, corrective and preventative actions).
• Collaborates with Clinical Coordinators, Education Coordinators, and peer CRNCs to orient and train new staff to clinical research.
• Collaborates with Clinical Coordinators, Education Coordinators, and peer CRNCs to identify training needed for clinical research nurses about unfamiliar practices, procedures and medications to ensure patient/subject safety and compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Escalates research‑related concerns to the appropriate leader or committee.
• Serves as a mentor and role model for communication and collaboration with investigator teams and clinical and technical research practices.
• Supports the clinical research nursing staff during adverse events, emergencies, and difficult clinical situations.
• Provides clinical nursing support to both inpatient and/or outpatient teams as needed as a cross trained resource.

Additional Functions:

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse State of Illinois Professional Nurse.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a minimum of two years related clinical experience.
• Experience in clinical trials
• Certification in area of clinical specialty.
• CPR-BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

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

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.