​Clinical Research Nurse - Pediatrics at The University of Chicago

Job description

Department BSD PED - Clinical Trials Office About the Department In the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, we strive to provide the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment to conducting research to find promising new therapies with a focus on teaching. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, and the education and training of future clinical pediatricians, subspecialists, educators, clinical investigators and physician-scientists. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work, and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles. The Pediatric Clinical Trials Office (Peds CTO) is an existing centralized support office that provides services and high-level guidance to individuals (faculty, investigators, research staff, and clinic coordinators from the University and Hospital) involved in human subjects research. The Peds CTO is responsible for establishing standards, operating procedures, policies and practices, implementing educational and training programs, developing communication tools, and managing the administrative functions that impact individuals involved in clinical research. Job Summary The Clinical Research Nurse works in the Department of Pediatrics under the supervision of the Clinical Research Director, Department of Pediatrics Medical Director, and the Principal Investigator(s) (PI) of assigned studies. This position will play a central role in the conduct of investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials across all Pediatric Sections and research service lines, including (but not limited to) Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology; Cardiology; Critical Care; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; GI; Infectious Disease; Neonatology; Neurology; Pediatric Hematology and Oncology; Rheumatology. This role bridges clinical care and research operations, ensuring high-quality, ethical, and protocol-compliant study conduct while supporting patient-centered trial participation. These research trials (both established and future) will include multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup trials at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and single and multi-centered trials, designed, implemented, and coordinated in the Department. 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, collect labs, and 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. Support regulatory components and site research compliance for study feasibility, study start-up, ongoing study monitoring, and site close out. Provide training and mentorship to clinical research team on clinical trial assessments, best practices for clinical research visits, and ALOCA+ data maintenance. 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. Interprets information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities. Has a solid understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, dis