Research Coordinator--M SPEAKING

Position Highlights

• Position:
  Research Coordinator
• Location:
  
  Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
• Required Travel:
  Travel between Endeavor Health hospitals and other participating I?
  
  M SPEAKING hospitals located across the State of Illinois

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M SPEAKING (The Improving Safety, Patient Experience, and Equity through Shared Decision-mak
ing Huddles in Labor) Research Assistant - OB/GYN. This position will support a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funded award. The goal of the study is to implement a shared decision-making model on labor and delivery units in 22 birthing hospitals in Illinois, aimed at improving birth equity, shared decision-making, and decreasing the cesarean delivery rate for Black birthing people.

More information about this study is available from the study sponsor.

• Under supervision from the Principal Investigators (PIs), assist with in-person recruitment and enrollment of participants at 22 hospitals across Illinois.
• On average, each of three Research Coordinators will perform multiple hospital visits each week (1-3 visits per week). Each hospital visit will involve:
• Identifying, recruiting and enrolling patients to complete the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM+) surveys and providing small thank-you gifts to survey participants.
• Occasionally providing breakfast for the post-partum nursing staff to garner support.
• Perform ethnographic observation, take field notes, coordinate and support patient focus groups and bedside clinician interviews.
• Obtain consent and perform surveys, collect and maintain data, and perform evaluation as defined by research protocols.
• Assist in preparation of materials for presentation and publication.
• Perform administrative duties related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, ongoing study maintenance, invoice creation and tracking, and results reporting.
• Assist in the development of study forms, necessary database programs and data collection/entry strategies with senior staff.
• Prioritize study requirements on an ongoing basis and adjust work schedule accordingly.
• Communicate all study/protocol deviations to the PIs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with training and orientation of study personnel and provide ongoing guidance as appropriate.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s preferred
• Experience: Two years of previous work in research study or community outreach oversight strongly preferred. Experience with public health related to health equity a plus. Experience with computers, databases and Excel. REDCap experience is a plus. Commitment to producing high-quality work, interest in reproductive health, previous healthcare or social science experience, understanding of the research process, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills;
  Spanish speaking ability is preferred
• Other: Reliable access to a car on a daily basis with the ability to travel between Endeavor Health hospitals and other participating I?
  
  M SPEAKING hospitals located across the State of Illinois

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals — Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) — all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

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