Clinical Research Nurse

University of Chicago • Hyde Park, IL

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Center Nurse supports a wide range of clinical research projects and studies involving varied designs and participant procedures. Projects include multicenter cooperative group and intergroup trials, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, investigator-initiated trials, and observational, registry, and phenotypic studies conducted within the Clinical Research Center. The role works with pediatric, adult, and geriatric participants and provides direct patient care, study support, participant education, and safety monitoring. The position reports directly to the Clinical Research Center Nurse Manager. It is an at-will role wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding that is renewed under the grantor’s provisions.

The University of Chicago Institute for Translational Medicine brings together resources to advance clinical and translational research and training. It seeks to support rigorous, efficient, and ethical research that responds to community needs and values.

Requirements

• College or university degree in a related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research.
• Knowledge of patient-care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.
• Ability to provide direct patient care professionally and respectfully.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read documents or instruments.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive situations.
• Ability to solve problems using math or reasoning principles.
• Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
• Strong phlebotomy and venous access (IV) skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
• Two years of experience as a nurse in clinical research coordination or management.

Responsibilities

• Work with research participants across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Provide direct patient care, including nursing assessments, protocol-specified procedures, administration of study medications or investigational products, and participant safety monitoring during visits.
• Record clinical data, maintain case report forms, and support data integrity for audits and monitoring visits.
• Collaborate with physicians, coordinators, laboratory staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to support study progress.
• Explain study procedures to participants and families and provide ongoing support throughout the study.
• Follow ICH-GCP guidelines, professional nursing practice standards, patient-centered care principles, and evidence-based best practices.
• Report adverse drug reactions and other safety concerns to the Principal Investigator and study team.
• Interpret information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Apply knowledge of information and techniques used to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible; the University offers benefits programs and resources including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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