Clinical Research Nurse - Oncology

Chicago, Illinois

Rush Medical Center

Rush University Medical Center

Cancer Center-Res Fac

Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift 1

8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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$47.09 - $74.99 per hour

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The Clinical Research Nurse 3 is an expert research nurse who leads the delivery of clinical care to participants within the context of complex clinical research studies, including high-risk and early-phase trials (Phase 0 and I). This role contributes to protocol development, oversees study execution, and ensures adherence to all regulatory and clinical care requirements.

The CRN 3 independently manages participant recruitment, eligibility screening, informed consent, protocol adherence, adverse event monitoring, and clinical response assessments. The nurse administers study medications, educates staff and physicians on protocol requirements, and communicates participant status updates. The CRN 3 leads and mentors other research nurses and coordinators, supports study start-up processes, and promotes continuous quality and clinical care improvement across the research portfolio.

Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Experience:
  
  Six years of clinical nursing practice experience required
• Licenses:
  Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure
• Certifications:
  
  Current Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Professionals
• Relevant research certification (Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), OR Certified IRB Professional (CIP)). – Research certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire

• Regulatory Compliance Leadership – Relevant research certification (e.g., Certified Clinical Research Professional [CCRP], Certified Clinical Research Associate [CCRA], Certified Clinical Research Coordinator [CCRC], or Certified IRB Professional [CIP])
• Regulatory Compliance Awareness – Demonstrate skills in mentoring clinical research professionals in Good Clinical Practices and/or Good Documentation Practices, human subjects protections, institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research
• Communication Skills – Ability to communicate complex clinical and regulatory concepts in easy-to-understand language
• Participant Engagement – Ability to build rapport with diverse participants and peers
• Judgment & Escalation – Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision making, and professional judgment.
• Time Management – Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work successfully both independently and in team settings.
• Flexibility – Flexible work hours and travel may be required

• Six years of experience in clinical research
• Prior supervising or mentoring research staff
• Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization