Clinical Research Nurse, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to act as a liaison between research teams and ensure compliance with clinical protocols. The role involves coordinating studies, providing patient care, and supervising research staff. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and experience in clinical research trials. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing medical research.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience managing clinical research trials.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates logistical aspects of assigned study protocols.
• Provides direct patient care and maintains communication with study stakeholders.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse, Full-time, Days

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Job Description

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) is a registered professional nurse 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 (NMG). The CRN collaborates with the inter-professional team to ensure proper implementation and conduct of clinical research studies throughout the lifecycle of a protocol, reflecting NM's mission, vision, and values, and adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates logistical aspects of assigned study protocols with research staff, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice, SOPs, and sponsor requirements.
• Provides direct patient care, including inpatient admission/discharge, diagnosis, medication administration, and clinical tests, under the guidance of the investigator or supervising physician.
• Contributes to protocol implementation, attends meetings, monitors budgets, and coordinates study-related visits and procedures.
• Maintains communication with all study stakeholders, including subjects, investigators, sponsors, and IRB.
• Ensures protocol procedures are completed accurately and timely, documents adverse events, and maintains source documentation integrity.
• Supervises study documentation, maintains research files, and assists with IRB submissions.
• Participates in training, supervises research staff, and travels between hospital locations as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• At least two years' experience managing clinical research trials with knowledge of protocol requirements and GCP.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing.
• 3-5 years' experience in clinical research trials.
• Certification by ACRP or SoCRA.
• Active involvement in professional nursing organizations and OCN certification within 6 months if not already certified.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We perform background checks and consider all applicants on a case-by-case basis. Benefits information available on our website.