Clinical Research Nurse Specialist, Islet Lab at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department



BSD SUR - Transplant Surgery: Research - Islet Lab



About the Department



The Section of Transplantation is built on a strong history of surgical excellence, including the first-ever animal organ transplant in 1904. Over the years, the section has gone on to achieve many more 'firsts,' including the first successful living donor liver transplant and the first heart-liver-kidney transplant in the world. Today, UChicago Medicine is home to one of the busiest organ transplant centers in the nation and offers more transplant options than any other program in Illinois.


What our surgeons can achieve in the operating room would not be possible without the ongoing work that is done in our laboratories, and this is especially true in the Section of Transplantation. Our researchers are well known for their basic science research in transplantation tolerance and clinical trial work around islet cell transplantation for diabetes.



Job Summary



The job develops and implements programs to plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in the Islet Lab under supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Piotr Witkowski. Ensures adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.



Responsibilities

• Leads patient post-transplant medical care in relation to study protocols under supervision of the PI.
  
  


• Educates potential research subjects concerning clinical aspects of their disease, purpose and nature of the protocol, and impact on the patient should they agree to participate (i.e., treatment schema, tests, clinic visits, etc.).
  
  


• Evaluates all lab results for signs of toxicity or complications related to either the treatment or disease.
  
  


• Works with PI to coordinate hospital admissions, transplant procedures, and study related tests.
  
  


• Develops resources and materials for patient and family teaching, if none exist.
  
  


• Provides family education depending on patient's illness and route of medication delivery.
  
  


• Participates in established and future research programs.
  
  


• Provides assistance with IRB submissions.
  
  


• Works with administrators to submit and revise clinical trial agreements.
  
  


• Assists in setting up regulatory documents, shadow file systems, databases, screening logs, adverse experience reporting mechanism, and regulatory binders.
  
  


• Trains and participates in trial related activity from the initial entry to complete follow-up of patients enrolled into research protocols.
  
  


• Reports adverse drug reactions and submits the appropriate documentation to the FDA, NCI and IRB.
  
  


• Assists in recruiting patients for identified clinical trials.
  
  


• Supervises and trains staff on proper data management techniques.
  
  


• Develops and implements treatment plans and provides guidance on therapies. Provides follow-up with patients.
  
  


• Implements evaluation programs regarding the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
  
  


• Guides clinical practices for patient care or research projects, such as by reviewing patient records, monitoring compliance, and meeting with regulatory authority.
  
  


• Performs other related work as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:




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Preferred Qualifications




Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical patient experience.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to receive by start date.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to provide direct patient care professionally and respectfully.
  
  


• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication.
  
  


• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
  
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
  


• Cover Letter (required)
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Healthcare & Medical Services



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Non-Exempt



Pay Frequency



Biweekly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



40



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Drug Test Required



Yes



Health Screen Required



Yes



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



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