Clinical Research Nurse- Cardiology

About the role

The Clinical Research Nurse - Cardiology works in the Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager, and the Principal Investigator(s) (PI) of assigned studies. This position plays a central role in the conduct of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials across the cardiovascular service line, including (but not limited to) heart failure, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, pulmonary hypertension, and device-based therapies. These research trials (both established and future) will include multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup trials at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, device trials, and single and multi-centered trials, designed, implemented, and coordinated in the Section.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Perform medical tests, including, but not limited to, vital signs, imaging studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Administer investigational medications and perform patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notify Principal Investigator of findings/issues.
• Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Document medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and appropriate reporting to sponsors and institutions.
• Serve as liaison between PI, sponsoring agent, regulatory groups, patient, family members, referring MD's/community MD's, pharmacist, statistician, and other members of the research team.
• Interpret information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

Requirements

This role requires a solid understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. It also demands fundamental working knowledge of clinical research, knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques, and the ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Skills

Fundamental working knowledge of clinical research. Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques. Ability to provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner. Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to read documents or instruments. Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations. Ability to solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles. Ability to adapt to changing working situations and work assignments.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.