Clinical Research Nurse - Pediatric Cardiology

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Together We Make Healthy Happen!
Do you have Cardiology experience and a passion for Clinical Research? If you, Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL is looking to hire a Pediatric Cardiology Research Nurse Coordinator.

Advocate Christ Medical Center is one of the nations leading health care networks. A not-for-profit, 749-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,200 affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest. The hospital provides emergency care for more than 100,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois.

Position Summary:
The Pediatric Cardiology Research Nurse Coordinator provides and directs nursing care in a research environment coordinating the conduct of clinical research protocols in the hospital and clinic settings with an emphasis on the screening, enrolling, and monitoring of patient candidates/participants. The Research RN Coordinator is involved in clinical research utilizing advanced nursing assessment and research skills in the conduct and coordination of clinical research and in interacting with research subjects. The Research RN Coordinator must possess professional knowledge of a wide range of nursing concepts, principles and practices, as well as knowledge related to the conduct and coordination of clinical research involving human subjects. The Research RN Coordinator facilitates and coordinates a number of research activities, including sponsored clinical trials, cooperative group studies, and investigator-initiated research, as applicable on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Position Requirements:
BSN from an accredited institution
Current Illinois RN license
3-4 years of prior Pediatric Cardiology experience
Clinical research experience strongly desired
Possess professional knowledge of a wide range of nursing concepts, principles, and practices to perform highly specialized nursing assignments and phlebotomy as well as knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, International Conference on Harmonization Guidelines, FDA Guidance
Research Coordinator Certification or willingness to obtain Certification within 3 years
CPR certification
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate research participant visits

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