Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator-Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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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—including investigator-initiated and sponsor trials—and Northwestern Medicine. The CRNC collaborates with the interprofessional team and peers to ensure appropriate implementation and conduct of clinical research studies throughout each protocol’s lifecycle, adhering to professional nursing standards, the NIH Clinical Research Nurse Domain of Practice and Model of Care, and organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

The coordinator collaborates with professionals to disseminate patient care outcomes through publications and presentations, managing research projects from feasibility, conception, and approval through data collection, literature review, and manuscript submission. The position supports Principal Investigators and research staff, provides clinical research guidance and training, and may provide nursing support to inpatient and outpatient teams as a cross-trained resource. Cardiac surgery expertise, particularly in valve and atrial fibrillation procedures, is preferred. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Experience in clinical trials.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least two years of related clinical experience.
• 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.
• Clinical expertise in cardiac surgery, including valve and atrial fibrillation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and support for Principal Investigator(s).
• Review research studies during the pre-submission phase for feasibility of protocol implementation.
• Guide the review, revision, and maintenance of protocols.
• Ensure established protocols 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.
• Support projects responding 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.
• Identify training needs for clinical research nurses regarding unfamiliar practices, procedures, and medications to support patient and subject safety and regulatory compliance.
• Escalate research-related concerns to the appropriate leader or committee.
• Mentor and model communication and collaboration with investigator teams and 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.
• Collaborate with professionals to disseminate patient care outcomes through publications and presentations and manage research projects from feasibility through manuscript submission.
• Participate in monthly meetings with surgeons and Northwestern University research team staff to track project progress.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level