Temporary Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, Clinical Trials

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH) is seeking a Temporary Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator to join their team. This role is crucial for the daily operations of complex clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting the Principal Investigator (PI). The coordinator will act as a leader within the department, improving clinical research practices and serving as a resource for others. This position is funded by contractual grant funding, and employment is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds and satisfactory job performance.

Requirements

Research certification (e.g., SoCRA, ACRP, Graham School Clinical Trials Management & Regulatory Compliance).
Fundamental working knowledge of clinical trials regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.
Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
Ability to read medical documents and instruments.
Ability to train junior research personnel.
Ability to participate in protocol review and clinical trials evaluations.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.
Ability to read, understand, and implement clinical trials protocols.
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Current valid Registered Nurse - Illinois license required.
Demonstrated ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree preferred.
Nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting preferred.
Phlebotomy and/or intravenous line placement experience preferred.
Clinical research experience preferred.
Experience with Epic or other electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in the conduct of clinical research trials at the Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH).
Assist with or plan and implement the clinical study's goals and objectives; organize patient enrollment planning; conduct quality assurance activities, compile and analyze data.
Develop and implement study procedures, maintains study records, tracks study progress, and conducts quality assurance on study data collected.
Prepare, submit, and assist investigators with multiple levels of research documentation (i.e. IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).
Provide direct supervision of other research staff (i.e. hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, approve time off, etc.), or assist.
Act as a liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.
Conduct clinical study tasks including physical assessment of subjects, taking vital signs, recording medical, surgical, social and behavioral histories, and phlebotomy skills.
Serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
Act as a leader within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serving as a resource.
Maintain working knowledge of current protocols, and internal SOPs.
Be accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assist in the development of accountability in others.
Oversee and participate in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensure compliance with study standard operating protocols and procedures as well as federal and institutional regulations.
Provide Investigators with guidance regarding protocol requirements.
Maintain regulatory documentation.
Assist other research personnel with reports to regulatory agencies, such as the IRB, FDA and Data and Safety Review Committee.
Prepare for and assist with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits from regulatory agencies or sponsors.
Applies logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Interprets information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
Has a solid understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Performs other related work as needed.