Clinical Research Nurse, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to manage clinical trials, provide patient care, and ensure compliance with protocols. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a nursing license and experience in clinical research. Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience managing clinical research trials.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates study protocols with research staff.
• Provides direct nursing patient care and administers medications.
• Documents adverse events and ensures quality of source documents.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Research Nurse, Full-time, Days

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Description

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates exemplary clinical research knowledge, possesses strong communication skills, and serves 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 works collaboratively with the inter-professional team and peers to ensure proper implementation and conduct of clinical research studies in NMG throughout the lifecycle of a protocol.

Responsibilities

• 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 inpatient admission and discharge, diagnosis, administration of medications, and performance of clinical study-related tests, along with continual clinical assessment of study subjects under the supervision of the principal investigator or supervising physician.
• Contributes to protocol implementation, including setting, system issues, and process adjustments to ensure functionality across areas within NMH; presents information at weekly meetings; monitors study budgets.
• Attends investigator meetings, pre-study site visits, study initiation visits, and other study-related visits by monitors or sponsor representatives as required.
• Coordinates procedures and visits performed by external vendors necessary for the study.
• Schedules and leads in-house protocol meetings to review procedures, staffing, and visit flow.
• Manages all medical needs and coverage for protocol-related procedures.
• Maintains and documents all study-related communication with investigators, study subjects, sponsors, and IRB throughout the trial.
• Instructs subjects on study participation and acts as the primary contact for study-related questions or concerns.
• Ensures completion of all protocol procedures as per study requirements.
• Documents adverse events and reports them according to protocol, regulations, and policies.
• Ensures quality and completeness of source documents and accurate data entry into CRFs.
• Prepares and reviews study-related visit documentation, and maintains research files.
• Travels between hospital locations as needed for research activities.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• Two years’ experience managing clinical research trials with knowledge of protocol requirements and GCP.
• Intermediate computer and internet skills.
• Excellent customer service and patient care skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing.
• Three to five years’ experience in clinical research trials.
• Certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or The Society of Clinical Research Associates.
• Involvement in professional organizations and OCN certification within 6 months if not already certified.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. A background check will be performed if offered a position, considering any criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis following legal guidelines.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Visit our Benefits section for details.