Registered Nurse Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator-Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full-time Days

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator Job Description

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 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. The CRNC reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a wide range of professionals to disseminate patient care outcomes through publications and presentations, managing all stages of research projects-from feasibility, project conception and approval, data collection, literature review to manuscript submission.
• Participates in monthly meetings with surgeons and NU research team staff to track progress of projects.
• Clinical expertise in cardiac surgery (valve and atrial fibrillation procedures) is preferred.

Work Schedule

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Qualifications

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

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.