Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
About The Position
The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (CRNC) is a registered professional nurse with clinical research knowledge and strong communication skills. The role serves as a liaison between Northwestern University clinical research investigator teams and Northwestern Medicine, a collaboration between Northwestern Medical Group and the NU Feinberg School of Medicine. Working with interprofessional colleagues and peers, the CRNC supports the appropriate implementation and conduct of clinical research studies throughout each protocol’s lifecycle. The CRNC follows professional nursing standards and ethics, the NIH Clinical Research Nurse Domain of Practice and Model of Care, and Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, compliance program, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
- Experience in clinical trials.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least two years of related clinical experience.
- Current CPR-BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Membership in a professional nursing organization.
- ACLS certification in clinical areas where required.
- Certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
- Certification in an area of clinical specialty.
Responsibilities
- Lead coordination and provide support to Principal Investigators.
- Review research studies during the pre-submission phase to assess protocol implementation feasibility.
- Guide the review, revision, and maintenance of protocols and ensure they meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Guide clinical research nurses on new study submissions, utilization reviews, medical-order wording, protocols, and workflows.
- Develop and maintain clinical nursing research policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
- Review and trend research-related deviations and workflow events; report findings to the Manager and Inter-professional Quality Committee and recommend actions to ensure compliance.
- Support projects developed in response to research-related problems and events, including events, deviations, and corrective and preventative actions.
- Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators, Education Coordinators, and peer CRNCs to orient and train new clinical research staff.
- Work with colleagues to identify training needs for clinical research nurses on unfamiliar practices, procedures, and medications to support patient and subject safety and regulatory compliance.
- Escalate research-related concerns to the appropriate leader or committee.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for communication and collaboration with investigator teams and for clinical and technical research practices.
- Support clinical research nursing staff during adverse events, emergencies, and difficult clinical situations.
- Provide clinical nursing support to inpatient and/or outpatient teams as needed as a cross-trained resource.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
- 401(k) matching.
- Lifecycle benefits.
- A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
