Clinic Research Rn Coordinator-neurosurgery - Chicago, United States - Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

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Chicago, United States

1 week ago

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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits:
from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates exemplary clinical research knowledge, has strong communication skills and is responsible for serving as a liaison between Northwestern University (NU) clinical research investigator teams (e.g., investigator initiated trials, sponsor trials) and Northwestern Medicine; a joint collaboration between NMG and the NU Feinberg School of Medicine.

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (CRNC) works collaboratively with the inter-professional team and peers to ensure appropriate implementation and conduct of clinical research studies throughout the lifecycle of a protocol.

The CRNC adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics. The CRNC utilizes the NIH Clinical Research Nurse Domain of Practice and Model of Care.

Responsibilities:

Leads the coordination and support to Principal Investigator(s).
Reviews research studies in presubmission phase for feasibility of protocol implementation.
Guides the review, revision, and maintenance of protocols. Assures established protocols meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
Provides guidance to clinical research nurses on projects related to new research study submissions, utilization reviews, wording/phrasing of medical orders, protocols and workflows.
Develops and maintains clinical nursing research policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
Reviews and trends researchrelated deviations and workflow events, reports findings to the Manager and Interprofessional Quality Committee, and recommends action to ensure compliance.
Supports the development of projects created in response to researchrelated problems and events as identified and reported by staff and research study team members (e.g., events, deviations, corrective and preventative actions).
Collaborates with Clinical Coordinators, Education Coordinators, and peer CRNCs to orient and train new staff to clinical research.
Escalates researchrelated concerns to the appropriate leader or committee.
Serves as a mentor and role model for communication and collaboration with investigator teams and clinical and technical research practices.
Supports the clinical research nursing staff during adverse events, emergencies, and difficult clinical situations.
Provides clinical nursing support to both inpatient and/or outpatient teams as needed as a cross trained resource.
Additional Functions_
Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as assigned.
Remains clinically proficient within area of expertise.

Qualifications Required**:

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Experience in clinical trials
BSN
Minimum of two years of related clinical experience.
CPR-BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred:
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MSN
Membership in Professional Nursing Organization
ACLS Certification in clinical areas where required
Society of Clinical Research Associates' (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Certification
Certification in area of clinical specialty.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.