Clinical Research Nurse

Department: MED-Obstetrics & Gynecology

Salary/Grade: EXS/8

Job Summary:

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.

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:

(Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

* 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:

(Education and experience)

* Labor and delivery or antepartum care experience

* Research experience

Preferred

Competencies:

(Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

* Spanish speaking

Target hiring range for this position will be between $85,000-$95,000 per 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.

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