Clinical Research Nurse

Qualifications

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, integrates a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging and integrating the client's considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to address complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around the globe.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Investigators, and Research Manager (RM), the Clinical Research Nurse facilitates the daily activities of complex clinical trials and plays a critical role in the conduct of the studies to ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations. The Clinical Research Nurse provided clinical expertise within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serving as a resource to others. Additionally, the Clinical Research Nurse works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel, and other related aspects of the clinical studies.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

Experience

• Phlebotomy and intravenous line placement experience preferred.
• Clinical research experience preferred.
• Experience with Epic or other electronic medical records preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Current valid Registered Nurse - Illinois license required.

Technical Knowledge or Skills

Demonstrated ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in the conduct of clinical research trials at the Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH).
• Assist with or plan and implement the clinical study's goals and objectives; organize patient enrollment planning; conduct quality assurance activities, compile and analyze data.
• Develop and implement study procedures, maintains study records, tracks study progress, and conducts quality assurance on study data collected.
• Act as a liaison with medical staff, clientdepartments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.
• Conduct clinical study tasks including physical assessment of subjects, taking vital signs, recording medical, surgical, social and behavioral histories, and phlebotomy skills.
• Serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
• Act as a leader within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serving as a resource.
• Maintain working knowledge of current protocols, and internal SOPs.
• Be accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assist in the development of accountability in others.
• Oversee and participate in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensure compliance with study standard operating protocols and procedures as well as federal and institutional regulations.
• Provide Investigators with guidance regarding protocol requirements.
• Maintain regulatory documentation.
• Assist other research personnel with reports to regulatory agencies, such as the IRB, FDA and Data and Safety Review Committee.
• Prepare for and assist with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits from regulatory agencies or sponsors.
• Applies logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Unit Specific Competencies (Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that employees exhibit while performing daily activities and delivering unit and divisional goals)

• 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.
• Ability to read medical documents and instruments.
• Ability to participate in protocol review and clinical trials evaluations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement clinical trials protocols.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

Unit Working Conditions (Add details and indicate if it is required or preferred. Note: working conditions and physical requirements are no longer required for office roles. e.g., lab environment required)

• Office and clinic
• Occasional weekend/evening hours for enrollment events at community partner locations.
• Travel may be required for enrollment events at community partner locations.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

Notes:

• Important: Must verify License prior to submittal - Current valid Registered Nurse - Illinois license required.
• 100% ONSITE

Part Time:

• 3-4 days per week
• 24-32 hours per week
• Hours can be discussed during interview, typical hours 8am-2pm or 8am-4pm (3-4 days per week)

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status