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Clinical Research Nurse Specialist, Islet Lab

University of Chicago

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Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Specialist for their Islet Lab. The successful candidate will manage post-transplant patients, educate research subjects, and oversee various research projects in transplantation. This role requires strong clinical skills and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Valid APN and RN licenses in Illinois or eligibility by start date.
5-7 years of experience in clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage post-transplant patient care and contribute to research studies.
Educate patients about treatment procedures and coordinate follow-up care.
Participate in research programs and submit necessary documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

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Department

BSD SUR - Transplant Surgery: Research - Islet Lab

Department

BSD SUR - Transplant Surgery: Research - Islet Lab

About The Department

The Section of Transplantation is built on a strong history of surgical excellence, including the first-ever animal organ transplant in 1904. Over the years, the section has gone on to achieve many more 'firsts,' including the first successful living donor liver transplant and the first heart-liver-kidney transplant in the world. Today, UChicago Medicine is home to one of the busiest organ transplant centers in the nation and offers more transplant options than any other program in Illinois.

What our surgeons can achieve in the operating room would not be possible without the ongoing work that is done in our laboratories, and this is especially true in the Section of Transplantation. Our researchers are well known for their basic science research in transplantation tolerance and clinical trial work around islet cell transplantation for diabetes.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse Specialist manages post-transplant patients and contributes to multiple studies within the section of Transplant Surgery under supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Piotr Witkowski. The incumbent will participate in a variety of clinical research projects/studies involving various modalities of treatment for patients, including multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup trials at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and single and multi-centered trials.

Responsibilities

Clinical:

Leads patient post-transplant medical care in relation to study protocols under supervision of the PI.
Educates potential research subjects concerning clinical aspects of their disease, purpose and nature of the protocol, and impact on the patient should they agree to participate (i.e., treatment schema, tests, clinic visits, etc.).
Meets with patients in clinic and completes study visits and assessments as deemed necessary.
Evaluates all lab results for signs of toxicity or complications related to either the treatment or disease.
Coordinates all follow-up lab tests specified by the study and additional tests at the discretion of the PI to evaluate toxicities and treatment.
Teaches patients and their family members how to administer injections and signs and symptoms of side effects.
Covers on-call service to answer patient questions, which occur after business hours (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays).
Works with PI to coordinate hospital admissions, transplant procedures, and study related tests.
Develops resources and materials for patient and family teaching, if none exist.
Provides family education depending on patient's illness and route of medication delivery.
Provides in-servicing and educating both the nursing units and lab staff regarding upcoming and ongoing protocols.

Research:

Participates in established and future research programs.
Provides assistance with IRB submissions.
Instructs the investigator and research staff on the submission process and provides instructional material for reference.
Works with PI, sponsoring agencies, Medicine Administration, and Office of Research Services to assist with amendment submission, changes or corrections to protocols/and or consent forms.
Works with administrators to submit and revise clinical trial agreements.
Assists in setting up regulatory documents, shadow file systems, databases, screening logs, adverse experience reporting mechanism, and regulatory binders.
Trains and participates in trial related activity from the initial entry to complete follow-up of patients enrolled into research protocols.
Reports adverse drug reactions and submits the appropriate documentation to the FDA, NCI and IRB.
Assists in recruiting patients for identified clinical trials.
Supervises and trains staff on proper data management techniques.
Provides cross coverage for other team members.

Other:

Develops and implements treatment plans and provides guidance on therapies. Provides follow-up with patients.
Implements evaluation programs regarding the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
Guides clinical practices for patient care or research projects, such as by reviewing patient records, monitoring compliance, and meeting with regulatory authority.
Performs other related work as needed.

Education:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing.

Experience:

Clinical patient experience.

Licenses And Certifications:

Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.

Preferred Competencies

Ability to provide direct patient care professionally and respectfully.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Working Conditions

Ability to take call on selected nights and weekends.
Ability to travel and participate in scientific conferences.
Ability to participate in research promotion events after normal working hours.

Application Documents

Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$40.86 - $57.69

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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