CRC Float Nurse

Clinical Research Center Float Nurse

Reporting directly to the Clinical Research Center Manager, the Clinical Research Center (CRC) Float Nurse participates in a variety of clinical research projects/studies involving various study designs and procedures for participants, including multi?centered cooperative group and intergroup trials at a national level, multi?institutional pharmaceutical trials, single and multi?centered trials, and observational, registry and phenotypical studies, designed, implemented, and coordinated in the CRC. This position fills part-time, occasional shifts on the CRC as needed. Overnight shifts are required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in established and future research programs.
• Trains, participates in trial related activity, and cares for participants enrolled into research protocols.
• Research participants may include pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Follows GCP professional nursing practice standards and patient-centered care principles in all interactions with research participants.
• Evaluates all lab results for signs of toxicity or complications related to either the treatment or disease.
• Reports adverse drug reactions to the PI.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• At least two years of experience as a nurse in clinical research coordination/management.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois from the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX).
• BLS certification.

Preferred Competencies

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Clinical setting.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.