CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that care delivered to patients, meets / exceeds standards of care and is provided according to SSOM HSD mission, strategic plans and all internal / external regulations, policies and procedures.
• Practices within the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Nurse Practice Act. Supports the established care models of LUMC.

Coordinates research project in compliance with the IRB regulations, Code of Federal Regulations and in collaboration with medical services.

• Provides education for patient and health care providers regarding various research protocols. Implements research protocols utilizing appropriate screening and informed consent.
• Collects data and performs clinical assessment of research parameters. Evaluates and maintains integrity of research protocol in collaboration with the principal investigator.
• Monitors patient for adverse events and reports any abnormalities immediately to the investigator and appropriate study personnel.
• Facilitates patient enrollment and continued participation in studies.
• Submits research protocols to the IRB for review.
• Collects clinical material and submits for central review.
• Participates in Cooperative Group Audits
• This position is currently remote / hybrid, primarily focused on data, subject to change.
• Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Education and / or Work Experience Minimum Education : Required : Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred : Bachelors Degree Specify Degree(s) : Nursing Minimum Experience : Required : 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Preferred : 3-5 years of previous job-related experience Qualifications - Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs.)
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to communicate verbally.
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to compose letters and memorandums.
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to lead work teams.
• Ability to organize workflow.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects.
• Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations.
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction.
• Ability to maintain office files and follow standard office procedures
• Skilled job requiring high level of adaptability & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external constituents. Certificates / Credentials / Licenses - Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois.
• Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization.
• CCRA (Certified Clinical Research Associate) or equivalent (SoCRA or ACRP) Computer Skills Microsoft Word, Groupwise, EPIC, Microsoft Excel, Beacon Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Yes Physical Demands None Working Conditions None