Clinical Research Nurse II – Part-Time, Float Pool

Clinical Research Nurse II – Part-Time, Float Pool
Location: Grayslake, IL | Onsite
Length of Assignment: 1 year
Pay Rate: $50/hr
Openings: 1
Schedule: Variable hours, 16-24hrs normally but can be up to 40hrs a week if needed. Night shifts with some PM shifts; 8- or 12-hour shifts. Availability every other weekend is required, primarily 10:45 PM-7:15 AM or 6:45 PM-7:15 AM.
Orientation: Approximately six weeks of training, with availability across all three shifts.

Job Description
The Research Nurse II supports the execution of Phase I clinical research studies at the Phase 1 Unit. The nurse performs protocol-specific nursing activities, protects study subject safety and confidentiality, assesses adverse events, and maintains accurate source documentation while collaborating with investigators and study teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of protocol activities for Phase I clinical research studies conducted at the Phase 1 Unit.
• Maintain the safety and confidentiality of study subjects throughout each study.
• Evaluate adverse events and complete safety reporting activities in a timely manner.
• Review protocols and informed consent forms for scheduled studies. Identify and communicate potential issues to appropriate personnel.
• Perform study-related nursing activities according to protocols, corporate, divisional, and departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable CFR, ICH, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Coordinate study-specific nursing activities with the Principal Investigator, study physicians, Recruiting/Screening, Data Systems, and other personnel.
• Participate in quality and compliance improvement initiatives and provide feedback.
• Maintain accurate and complete source data in the clinical research unit's eSource system and/or other source documents. Help resolve source discrepancies and issues.
• Support training of new nursing personnel and keep management informed of trainee progress.
• Independently participate in recruitment and screening activities to support appropriate subject enrollment.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois nursing license.
• At least one year of nursing experience; new graduates will not be considered.
• ICU experience is preferred; telemetry or emergency room experience is also relevant.
• Nursing skills including starting IVs, performing assessments, managing dressings, and using computer systems.
• High preference for candidates with availability for night shifts, some PM shifts, 8- or 12-hour shifts, and every other weekend, primarily 10:45 PM-7:15 AM or 6:45 PM-7:15 AM.
• Ability to dedicate approximately six weeks to orientation and training across all three shifts.

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