Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator-Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator – Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (Full-time Days)

The salary range for this position is $40.50–$64.80 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range depends on experience, internal equity, and the collective bargaining agreement for union positions.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

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 (e.g., investigator‑initiated trials, sponsor trials) 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.

Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm

• Lead the coordination and support to Principal Investigator(s).
• Review research studies in pre‑submission phase for feasibility of protocol implementation.
• Guide the review, revision, and maintenance of protocols. Assure established protocols meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to clinical research nurses on projects related to new research study submissions, utilization reviews, wording/phrasing of medical orders, protocols and workflows.
• Develop and maintain clinical nursing research policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
• Review and trend research‑related deviations and workflow events, report findings to the Manager and Inter‑professional Quality Committee, and recommend action to ensure compliance.
• Support the development of projects created in response to research‑related problems and events as identified and reported by staff and research study team members (e.g., events, deviations, corrective and preventative actions).
• Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators, Education Coordinators, and peer CRNCs to orient and train new staff to clinical research.
• Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators, Education Coordinators, and peer CRNCs to identify training needed for clinical research nurses about unfamiliar practices, procedures and medications to ensure patient/subject safety and compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate research‑related concerns to the appropriate leader or committee.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for communication and collaboration with investigator teams and clinical and technical research practices.
• Support the clinical research nursing staff during adverse events, emergencies, and difficult clinical situations.
• Provide clinical nursing support to both inpatient and/or outpatient teams as needed as a cross‑trained resource.

• 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).

• MSN.
• Membership in a Professional Nursing Organization.
• ACLS Certification in clinical areas where required.
• Society of Clinical Research Associates’ (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Certification.
• Certificat…