Clinical Research Nurse

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

3d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Chicago (UC) Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM) was created in 2007 to assemble, integrate, and create the intellectual, administrative, and physical resources required to catalyze research and research training in Clinical and Translational Science. Its ultimate goals are to train scientists and health care providers at UC and in our community to determine the molecular, genetic, pathophysiologic, and social determinants of disease and disease predisposition in individuals; to test interventions directed toward those mechanisms; and to achieve these goals in a way that is rigorous, efficient, ethical, respectful of, and responsive to our community’s needs and values. Over its thirteen years, the ITM has capitalized on the outstanding intellectual and physical resources throughout the University and at ITM affiliate Institutions, Argonne National Laboratory, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Access Community Health Network, and on substantial institutional and CTSA financial investments, to build the infrastructure for a transformative, energized, and self-improving home for clinical and translational research, ensuring the continued progress of clinical and translational science at the University of Chicago, its affiliates, on the South Side of Chicago, and beyond. Reporting directly to the Clinical Research Center Nurse Manager, the Clinical Research Center (CRC) Nurse supports a wide range of clinical research projects/studies involving various study designs and participant procedures. These include multi‐center cooperative group and intergroup trials, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, single and multi-center investigator-initiated trials, as well as observational, registry and phenotypic studies conducted within the CRC.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Two years of experience as a nurse in clinical research coordination/management.
• Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research.
• Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.
• Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read documents or instruments.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
• Ability to solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles.
• Ability to adapt to changing working situations and work assignments.
• Strong phlebotomy and venous access (IV) skills.

Responsibilities

• Works with participants across the lifespan, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Provides direct patient care: Performs nursing assessments, conducts protocol specified procedures, administers study medications, and monitors patient safety during visits.
• Collects and manages data: Records clinical data, maintains case report forms, and supports data integrity for audits and monitoring visits.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, coordinators, lab staff to support study progress.
• Educates participants and families: Explains study procedures and provide ongoing support across study timeline.
• Adheres to ICH-GCP guidelines, professional nursing practice standards, patient-centered care principles and evidence based best practices in all interactions with research participants.
• Reports adverse drug reactions and other safety concerns to the Principal Investigator and study team.
• Has a solid understanding of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• 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.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees