Research Nurse, Genetics

Pediatric Clinical Research Nurse

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

This is a full-time position working 8 hour shifts with a variable start time that could be as early as 6:30 am in some instances. Candidates must have 2 years of RN practice experience to receive an interview, and previous research experience is strongly preferred.

General Summary of Position Responsibility:

This position provides family centered care, understands, and integrates appropriate patient growth and developmental processes into care delivery of patients with acute and chronic diseases, and other disorders with a central focus on safeguarding of research participants. This position also supports study implementation in various settings, including study coordination, data management and integrity, and compliance and reporting of regulatory requirements. Utilizes the nursing process and performs responsibilities aligning with the Magnet® Model. This position contributes to and facilitates clinical research activities in accordance to established guidelines. Assists to identify resources to advance research nursing practice. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports development of SOPs, screen participants, plans for and conducts participant visits, collects data, and maintains integrity, prepares for study audits and participates in corrective actions, acts as liaison with sponsors, regulatory bodies, and others.
• Assists with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, identification, and consent/enrollment of research study participants.
• Maintains data and follows-up on research participant's care under supervision of PI/Co-I.
• Maintains regulatory forms, source documents and case report forms in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and integrity of research data, and may be asked to prepare data to assist with data analysis.
• Assists or coordinate with day-to-day operational support of clinical research protocol execution for one (1) PI or division.
• Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
• Assists with the development or individualization of existing plans of care and goals relative to patient and family needs.
• Monitors the health and responses of participants during clinical research studies in conjunction with clinical and study teams.
• Performs physical assessments and vital signs, administers treatments and/or therapies and other research study activities assuring research participant's safety.
• May delegate tasks and supervise activities of other licensed and unlicensed study personnel.
• Ensure research participants understand risks/benefits of participation and differences between clinical and research activities.
• Identifies and may record adverse events and work with others to assess the appropriate action.
• Liaison with all ancillary research departments (e.g., research lab, pharmacy, etc.) needed for specific research protocols.
• Maintains communication as needed with research participants.
• Responds to queries for data integrity.
• Identifies self-learning needs and creates professional development opportunities to ensure professional goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Bachelor's degree in nursing required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill, CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associate Degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above.

2. RN licensure in the state of Illinois

3. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required or ascended to RN2 competencies; previous pediatric experience preferred.

4. GCP and CITI training required within 3 months of hire.

5. Association of Clinical Research Professional (ACRO) Certification and/or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) Certification preferred.

6. Basic Life Support Certification required.

7. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

8. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

9. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent customer service skills.

10. Ability to work in multiple projects simultaneously and under strict deadlines.

Pay Range

$76,960.00-$126,984.00 Salary

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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