Clinical Research Nurse

Loyola University Of Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Mar 24, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE
Position Number	8150207
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY
Location Code	HEMATOLOGY - ONCOLOGY (06508A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	Yes
Duties and Responsibilities	Planning and implementation clinical trial to include but not limited to coordination with all members/ departments/ external institutions of the study team, oversight of IRB, regulatory and /or FDA submissions, budget preparation participation, and study management tool development. Provide education and training to other health care professionals related to patient participation in a clinical trial. Screening, recruitment, and enrollment of study participants. Procure eligibility data and materials, interface with sponsors, investigators as appropriate in determining eligibility. Oversee study lab specimen collection, processing and shipping, and long-term data collection. Prepare and participate in Cooperative Group Audits, NCI, FDA, Sponsor GCP quality audits, Loyola internal audits and department audits. Participation in program research planning to include as appropriate, protocol development, data reporting and grant reporting. Participate in Departmental Process Improvement Activities, National Committees appropriate. Collaborates with the PI in the case management of protocol patients; assuring patient safety and compliance with the protocol and regulatory requirements and patient billing compliance. Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff in coordination of patient care. Data management; collecting, data entry of accurate data. Monitor and train clinical protocol coordinators in accurate and timely data collection. Provide oversight and guidance to clinical protocol coordinators regarding several research protocols IRB submissions and regulatory management. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Minimum Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Specify Degree(s): Nursing Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications	Ability to communicate verbally. Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations. Ability to compose letters and memorandums. Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people. Ability to deal with stressful situations. Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures. Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks. Ability to lead work teams. Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain office files and follow standard office procedures. Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction. Ability to organize workflow. Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects. Ability to work as an effective team member. Work consists of various duties involving different processes and methods. Factors to be considered differ with each assignment, and elements of the work must be identified and analyzed to determine appropriate action. Moderate impact on a limited phase of Loyola activity. Significant impact on the life and health of students or patients. General administrative policies exist, but employee is required to use expertise & judgment to meet objectives. Loyola is committed to providing care that is safe. It is expected that all Loyola employees will perform their job function in a professional and competent manner that constantly seeks to reduce the risk of harm to patients, families and co-workers. Loyola is committed to the continuous improvement of the services it provides to its patients and their families. All Loyola employees are expected to participate in quality improvement activities. Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment. Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards. Patient Population Specific Competencies: Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient populations served by the specific unit to which the incumbent is assigned. Must be able to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to population specific needs. The primary patient population for the unit is Oncology and Research. Personal Relationships: Skilled job requiring high level of adaptability & interpersonal skills. Internal Contacts: Within Department, Cross-departmental, Physicians, Management, Faculty, Physician Assistants, Adv Practice Nurses. External Contacts: Patients, Families, Regulatory Agencies, Other healthcare agencies.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Registered Nurse, Illinois license.
Computer Skills	Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs. Experience with electronic medical record ( EMR), preferable EPIC.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	Yes
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	01/16/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$43.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$40.00/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
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