Clinical Research Nurse 1 - Cancer Center

Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Cancer Center-Res Fac Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: Job Summary: The Clinical Research Nurse 1 (CRN 1) is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care to research participants while supporting the conduct of clinical studies under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI). Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, this role assists with participant recruitment, eligibility screening, informed consent, and protocol adherence. The CRN 1 monitors participants for changes in health status, manages adverse event reporting, and administers study medications when applicable. The nurse educates physicians and staff on study procedures and keeps the clinical team informed about protocol updates and participant status changes. This entry-level research nursing role requires strong foundational nursing skills, a willingness to learn clinical research regulations, and the ability to communicate with diverse participants and care teams. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) u2022 Experience: Two years of clinical nursing practice experience required u2022 Licenses: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure u2022 Certifications: Current Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Professionals Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: u2022 Regulatory Compliance Awareness u2013 Able to demonstrate introductory knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and/or Good Documentation Practices, human subjects protections, institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research u2022 Communication Skills u2013 Ability to communicate complex clinical and regulatory concepts in easy-to-understand language. u2022 Participant Engagement u2013 Ability to build rapport with diverse participants and peers u2022 Judgment & Escalation u2013 Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision making, and professional judgment Time Management u2013 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail u2022 Teamwork & Collaboration u2013 Ability to work successfully both independently and in team settings. u2022 Flexibility u2013 Flexible work hours and travel may be required Preferred Job Qualifications: u2022 Experience: Two years of experience in clinical research as appropriate to study population. u2022 Certifications: Clinical specialty certification appropriate to study population Physical Demands: Competencies: Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements Responsibilities: JJob Responsibilities: Relationships and Caring u2022 Delivers protocol-required nursing care to research participants, including monitoring of health status and documentation u2022 Follows participant care plans based on protocol requirements and participant needs u2022 Assesses participant status and communicates follow-up needs to the PI or interdisciplinary care team in alignment with protocol u2022 Communicates study details and updates to participants, families, and interdisciplinary care team members u2022 Educates interdisciplinary care teams on protocol requirements u2022 Notifies the PI and care team of changes in participant health status. Evidence-Based Practice o Performs protocol-defined procedures including medication administration, clinical assessments, and sample collection under supervision. o Ensure accurate documentation of tasks performed o Schedules study visits and prepares materials and source documentation per protocol. o Reminds participants of required tests or procedures o Reviews and enters data into study systems accurately and on time o Coordinates specimen handling and shipping; ensures compliance with sponsor and federal safety requirements o Recognizes and reports unexpected events, documentation errors, or potential deviations to appropriate staff. o Reports protocol deviations and serious adverse events to the study sponsor and IRB as applicable Systems Use and Documentation o Maintains current knowledge of disease-specific conditions and research trends relevant to assigned studies. o Completes all required protocol-specific and system trainings o Applies ALCOA principles to ensure high-quality documentation and data entry across systems o Navigates multiple systems (including OnCore, REDCap, Epic) to manage participant data, schedule visits and support workflow accuracy Critical Thinking u2022 Reviews patient charts and study eligibility criteria; seeks additional information to ensure accurate enrollment, if needed. u2022 Supports recruitment activities for assigned study participants u2022 Tracks visit schedules and confirms that study procedures, labs, and documentation are completed per protocol. u2022 Identifies and communicates potential issues or protocol deviations to the PI or manager u2022 Maintains routine communication with PI and study team regarding visit completion and participant status, including changes in health status u2022 Prepares basic documentation and supports monitoring and audit readiness under supervision u2022 Provides required visit data and procedural documentation in CTMS or other systems to support financial tracking and billing accuracy Leadership u2022 Participates in study team meetings and follows assigned responsibilities to support clinical research activities. u2022 Assists in orienting new research staff to study procedures under supervision u2022 Assists in preparing regulatory documents and collaborates with regulatory coordinators to submit IRB forms or updates, as directed u2022 Other duties as assigned Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Clinical Research Nurse 1 - Cancer Center Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 23694

Created: 2025-12-15