Clinical Research Nurse 1 - Cancer Center-22414

Location : Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit : Rush Medical Center

Hospital : Rush University Medical Center

Department : Cancer Center-Res Fac

Work Type : Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift : Shift 1

Work Schedule : 8 Hr (8 : 00 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 : 00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Range : $40.75 - $72.94 per hour

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Summary

A licensed nurse, who, as part of a research team, will provide clinical care within the context of a clinical research study. Under direction of the PI, assists with subject recruitment, eligibility, informed consent and protocol adherence. Monitors research participants for changes in health status, including monitoring toxicities, assessing clinical response and providing exemplary patient care while ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner. Educates clinical staff and physicians regarding study. Updates clinical staff on study medications or changes in status, and may administer study medications. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate's degree in nursing (ADN)
• Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
• RNs hired prior to 10 / 22 / 2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
• Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10 / 22 / 2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10 / 22 / 2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
• Current IL RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Professionals.
• Two years of clinical nursing practice experience required.
• Able to demonstrate introductory knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and / or Good Documentation Practices, human subjects protections, institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research with probationary period.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical and regulatory concepts in layperson language.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse patients and peers.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision makings and professional judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work successfully both independently and in team settings.
• Flexible work hours and travel may be required.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities :

RELATIONSHIPS AND CARING

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

CRITICAL THINKING

LEADERSHIP

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