Department

BSD ITM - CRC - Clinical

About the Department

The University of Chicago (UC) Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM) was created in 2007 to assemble, integrate, and create the intellectual, administrative, and physical resources required to catalyze research and research training in Clinical and Translational Science. Its ultimate goals are to train scientists and health care providers at UC and in our community to determine the molecular, genetic, pathophysiologic, and social determinants of disease and disease predisposition in individuals; to test interventions directed toward those mechanisms; and to achieve these goals in a way that is rigorous, efficient, ethical, respectful of, and responsive to our community’s needs and values. Over its thirteen years, the ITM has capitalized on the outstanding intellectual and physical resources throughout the University and at ITM affiliate Institutions, Argonne National Laboratory, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Access Community Health Network, and on substantial institutional and CTSA financial investments, to build the infrastructure for a transformative, energized, and self-improving home for clinical and translational research, ensuring the continued progress of clinical and translational science at the University of Chicago, its affiliates, on the South Side of Chicago, and beyond.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Clinical Research Center Manager, the Clinical Research Center (CRC) Float Nurse participates in a variety of clinical research projects/studies involving various study designs and procedures for participants, including multi‐centered cooperative group and intergroup trials at a national level, multi‐institutional pharmaceutical trials, single and multi‐centered trials, and observational, registry and phenotypical studies, designed, implemented, and coordinated in the CRC. This position fills part-time, occasional shifts on the CRC as needed. Overnight shifts are required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in established and future research programs.

• Trains, participates in trial related activity, and cares for participants enrolled into research protocols.

• Research participants may include pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.

• Follows GCP professional nursing practice standards and patient-centered care principles in all interactions with research participants.

• Evaluates all lab results for signs of toxicity or complications related to either the treatment or disease.

• Reports adverse drug reactions to the PI.

• Has a solid understanding of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

• 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.

• Has a solid understanding of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

• 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 healthcare 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

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience as a nurse in clinical research coordination/management.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois from the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX).

• BLS certification.

​Preferred Competencies

• Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research.

• Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.

• Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Ability to read documents or instruments.

• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.

• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.

• Ability to solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles.

• Ability to adapt to changing working situations and work assignments.

• Strong phlebotomy and venous access (IV) skills. ​

Working Conditions

• Clinical setting.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Benefits Eligible

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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