Clinical Research Nurse

This is a consortium of multicenter NICHD-sponsored research studies of pregnant and postpartum people. The Research Nurse coordinator will assist with the daily activities related to active research projects. This will include recruiting subjects, conducting study visits, collecting and processing specimens, data collection, and entry.
Please note: Position may involve flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the project. May require occasional (possibly once per week) early evening hours, but not later than 8pm. May require telephone “on call” responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts initial study visit. Verifies subject eligibility. Performs study procedures including collecting and processing specimens, physical exam including obstetrical exam, subject interview.
• Performs subject recruitment, including identification of potential participants, initial screening for eligibility.
• Maintains appropriate and accurate source documents. Performs data entry, data monitoring, data reconciliation.
• Reviews medical records for chart abstraction data
• Coordinates the implementation and ongoing management of research study protocols. Trains and educates other research team members on new protocols and protocol changes. Provide instruction regarding the protocol to other health professionals. Fosters positive relationships with hospital departments and private physician offices.
• Conducts follow up visits for maternal surveillance, including collecting and processing specimens, physical exams, subject interview. Communicates and facilitates follow up visits for pediatric evaluations.

Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program along with 3 years of clinical practice or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES: (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES.)

• Basic computer skills
• Strong organizations skills
• Ability to work independently but still functioning as part of a team
• CPR certification. Completion of CITI and protocol training
• Blood draw, nasopharyngeal swab, and specimen processing experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Labor and delivery or antepartum care experience
• Research experience

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES)

• Spanish speaking
  The target hiring range for this position will be between $40.00/hour ($49,920/year) to $43.00/hour ($53,664/year). Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Conducts initial study visit. Verifies subject eligibility. Performs study procedures including collecting and processing specimens, physical exam including obstetrical exam, subject interview.
• Performs subject recruitment, including identification of potential participants, initial screening for eligibility.
• Maintains appropriate and accurate source documents. Performs data entry, data monitoring, data reconciliation.
• Reviews medical records for chart abstraction data
• Coordinates the implementation and ongoing management of research study protocols. Trains and educates other research team members on new protocols and protocol changes. Provide instruction regarding the protocol to other health professionals. Fosters positive relationships with hospital departments and private physician offices.
• Conducts follow up visits for maternal surveillance, including collecting and processing specimens, physical exams, subject interview. Communicates and facilitates follow up visits for pediatric evaluations