RN Patient Recruitment – Chicago, Illinois Patient Recruitment Specialist

Green Life Science; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Life Science is seeking a Registered Nurse to join as a Patient Recruitment Specialist in Chicago, IL. The role centers on identifying, engaging, and recruiting eligible participants for clinical trials while ensuring a positive patient experience and strict adherence to study protocols.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license and experience in patient recruitment or healthcare outreach, with strong communication skills and meticulous documentation abilities to support multiple

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Experience in patient recruitment or clinical research is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organizational and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit potential participants for ongoing clinical studies.
• Conduct outreach, pre-screening, and eligibility assessments.
• Explain study requirements and visit schedules to participants.
• Maintain relationships with patients, providers, and referral sources.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns to meet enrollment targets.
• Ensure accurate recruitment records and logs, adhering to GCP.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Clinical Research Management Systems

Job description

RN Patient Recruitment – Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, Illinois

About The Role

A leading clinical research site network is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join its team as a Patient Recruitment Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically experienced professional who enjoys patient interaction, community engagement, and helping advance medical research.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and recruiting eligible participants for clinical trials while ensuring a positive patient experience and adherence to study protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit potential participants for ongoing clinical research studies.
• Conduct initial patient outreach, follow-up calls, and pre-screening activities to assess potential eligibility.
• Explain clinical trial opportunities, study requirements, and visit schedules to prospective participants.
• Build and maintain relationships with patients, healthcare providers, and community referral sources.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns and support strategies to meet study enrollment targets.
• Review medical histories and relevant patient information to support preliminary eligibility assessments.
• Schedule screening visits and coordinate with Clinical Research Coordinators and investigators.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, screening logs, and patient databases.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, study protocols, informed consent procedures, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Provide a professional, compassionate, and patient-focused experience throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous experience in patient recruitment, clinical research, healthcare outreach, or patient-facing nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage patients and explain clinical information clearly.
• Experience conducting patient assessments, reviewing medical histories, or supporting patient eligibility screening.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple studies and recruitment priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a clinical research site, research clinic, or clinical trial environment.
• Familiarity with clinical trial recruitment, patient screening, and study enrollment targets.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical research regulatory requirements.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) or clinical research management systems.
• A proactive, target-driven approach to patient engagement and recruitment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to combine nursing expertise with clinical research.
• Direct involvement in bringing patients into studies that may advance new treatments and therapies.
• Collaborative, patient-focused clinical research environment.
• Opportunity to develop a career within the growing clinical research industry.