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Form of workLocation: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Cancer Center-Res Fac
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Summary:
Job Summary:
An experienced Research Nurse who, as part of a research team, will provide clinical care within the context of a Clinical Research study and potentially help develop studies and projects. Under direction of the PI, assists with subject recruitment, eligibility, informed consent and protocol adherence. Monitors research participants for changes in health status, including monitoring toxicities, assessing clinical response and providing exemplary patient care while ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner. Educates clinical staff and physicians regarding study. Updates clinical staff regarding patient s study medications or changes in status. Administers study medications. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
RELATIONSHIPS AND CARING
1.Provides nursing care to patients participating in Clinical Research studies may include: standard of care procedures, research procedures, study medication administration and adherence assessments, adverse event assessment.
2.Creates and implements nursing plan of care in connection with study protocol.
3.Utilizes clinical assessments to ensure patients receive follow-up care as needed.
4.Communicates research-related information to patients, families, nursing and medical staff as necessary.
5.Educates the physicians and other clinical staff inpatient and/or outpatient on the study protocol and the plan of care for the research participant.
6.Communicates participant health status changes to PI and clinical care staff.
7.Precepts and mentors less experienced Research Nurses or other staff.
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
8.Performs subject assessment, administers medication, and provides nursing support to perform diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures.
9.Schedules visits and ensures study related orders are completed for the visit. Including providing patient education regarding tests and/or procedures.
10.May enter study related data into appropriate databases.
11.May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
12.May proactively identify potential issues and/or variances with study protocol regulatory issues.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
13.Maintains current knowledge of disease/disorder specific conditions and Clinical Research trends.
14.Attends and participates in study specific training, conferences, and education.
15.May present at professional conferences related to Clinical Research.
16.Adhere to attributable, eligible, contemporaneous, original and accurate (ALCOA) documentation standards.
17.Trains members of the study team and departmental clinical staff related to study protocols, policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and regulations.
CRITICAL THINKING
18.Assesses subject eligibility for inclusion in research protocols, e.g., pre-screening, screening and enrollment.
19.Obtains informed consent and document according to institutional policy.
20.Ensures study team is kept up-to-date on the protocol and safety reports received from the study sponsor.
21.Maintains written and verbal communications on regular schedule with PI and other assigned contacts.
22.Prepares for, participate in routine monitoring visits, audits, etc.
23.May assist in planning new protocols and associated implementation.
LEADERSHIP
24.Collaborates with PI, sponsor, medical monitor, compliance, staff, Office of Research Affairs and manager to identify and improve both routine and complex processes as it relates to the regulatory and operational aspects of a research study.
25.Develops, implements, and communicates process and procedures for data quality assurance and safety monitoring.
26.Accountable to PI for protocol adherence. Helps to ensure research team is performing activities within established protocols.
27.May provide training to members of the study team and departmental clinical staff related to study protocols, policies and procedures.
28.May provide clinical direction to less experienced research and nursing staff.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Current IL RN license.
Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Professionals.
Four years of clinical nursing practice experience required.
Relevant research certification (Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP).
Demonstrate knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and/or Good Documentation Practices, human subjects protections, institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to Clinical Research.
Ability to communicate complex clinical and regulatory concepts in layperson language.
Ability to build rapport with diverse patients and peers.
Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision makings and professional judgment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work successfully both independently and in team settings.
Flexible work hours and travel may be required.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Four years of experience in Clinical Research as appropriate to study population.
Clinical specialty certification as appropriate to study population.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
