Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, Nutrition for Precision Health

Department
 

BSD IPP–NPH

About the Department
 

The newly created Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, will integrate a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness.
Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago’s considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to address complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around the globe.

Job Summary
 

Under the direction of the PI, Co-Investigators, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Research Manager (RM), the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator oversees, facilitates, and participates in the conduct of daily activities of complex clinical trials and plays a critical role in the conduct of the studies to ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator acts as a leader within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serves as a resource to others. By performing these duties, the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical studies.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in the conduct of clinical research trials at the Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH)
• Assists with, or plans and implements the clinical study's goals and objectives; organizes patient enrollment planning; conducts quality assurance activities, compiles and analyzes data.
• Develops and implements study procedures, maintains study records, tracks study progress, and conducts quality assurance on study data collected.
• Prepares, submits, and assists investigators with multiple levels of research documentation (i.e. IRB submissions, educational materials, reports, grant renewal reports, and study forms).
• Provides direct supervision of other research staff (i.e. hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, approve time off, etc.), or assists with supervision.
• Acts as a liaison with medical staff, University departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities.
• Conducts clinical study tasks including physical assessment of subjects, taking vital signs, recording medical, surgical, social and behavioral histories, and phlebotomy skills.
• Serves as a resource person or acts as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
• Acts as a leader within the department/unit through improving clinical research practice and serving as a resource.
• Maintains working knowledge of current protocols, and internal SOPs.
• Accountable for high standards of clinical research practice and assists in the development of accountability in others.
• Oversees and participates in the coordination and conduct of complex clinical research studies and ensures compliance with study standard operating protocols and procedures, as well as federal and institutional regulations.
• Provides Investigators with guidance regarding protocol requirements.
• Maintains regulatory documentation.
• Assists other research personnel with reports to regulatory agencies, such as the IRB, FDA and Data and Safety Review Committee.
• Prepares for and assists with audits, inspections, and monitoring visits from regulatory agencies or sponsors.
• Applies logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Interprets information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Has a solid understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications
 

Experience:

• Nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.
• Phlebotomy and/or intravenous line placement experience.
• Clinical research experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse for the state of Illinois.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Experience with Epic or other electronic medical records.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Research certification (e.g., SoCRA, ACRP, Graham School Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance).
• Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical trials regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Preferred Competencies

• Provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
• Read medical documents and instruments.
• Train junior research personnel.
• Participate in protocol review and clinical trials evaluations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and prioritize work assignments.
• Read, understand, and implement clinical trials protocols.

Working Conditions

• Office, clinic, and recruiting events.
• Occasional weekend/evening hours for recruiting events.
• Travel may be required for recruiting events.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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