Clinical Research Nurse

Title: Clinical Research Nurse

Location: Chicago, IL (100% Onsite)

Duration: 04 months+(3–4 days per week; 24–32 hours)

Hours: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The schedule can be discussed during the interview.

Position Details:

• Required License: Current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• License Verification: The RN license must be verified.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Investigators, and Research Manager (RM), the Clinical Research Nurse supports the daily operations of complex clinical trials and helps ensure compliance with federal, institutional, and study-specific requirements.

This role involves coordinating clinical research activities, providing direct patient care, maintaining study documentation, supporting regulatory compliance, and collaborating with investigators, sponsors, and institutional departments.

The Clinical Research Nurse also serves as a clinical resource, helping improve research practices and supporting the administrative, financial, personnel, and compliance aspects of clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in clinical research trials conducted by the Institute for Population and Precision Health.
• Assist in planning and implementing clinical study goals, objectives, and patient enrollment strategies.
• Conduct participant assessments, including physical assessments, vital signs, and the collection of medical, surgical, social, and behavioral histories.
• Perform phlebotomy and other clinical research procedures as required.
• Develop and implement study procedures, maintain accurate study records, track study progress, and perform quality assurance activities.
• Compile, review, and analyze clinical research data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments, and satellite facilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of study protocols, internal standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Ensure clinical research activities comply with study protocols and applicable federal and institutional regulations.
• Provide investigators and research personnel with guidance on protocol requirements and clinical research practices.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and assist with submissions and reports to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Data and Safety Review Committee.
• Prepare for and assist with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits conducted by sponsors or regulatory agencies.
• Serve as a clinical resource and contribute to improving clinical research practices, quality, and accountability across the department.
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate problems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Illinois.
• Ability to use basic computer applications and learn new software as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement clinical trial protocols.
• Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.
• Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
• Fundamental knowledge of clinical research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to read and interpret medical documents and clinical instruments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical research experience.
• Experience with phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) line placement.
• Experience using Epic or other electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience participating in protocol reviews and clinical trial evaluations.
• Strong data management and quality assurance skills.

Work Environment and Additional Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office and clinical setting.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for enrollment events at community partner locations.
• Travel may be required to support enrollment events at community partner locations.
• The position is fully onsite.