Clinical Research Nurse Manager
The University of Chicago

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 manages a team of professionals responsible for the general health and welfare of students and establishes plans for the safe distribution of medications. Provides direct primary health care to patients, in collaboration with consulting physician and the multidisciplinary team. May direct a variety of clinical research projects and/or studies involving various modalities of treatment for patients.

Responsibilities

• Directs patients 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.).
  
• Meets with patients in clinic and completes study visits and assessments as deemed necessary.
  
• Evaluates all lab results for signs of toxicity or complications related to either the treatment or disease.
  
• Oversees all follow-up lab tests specified by the study and additional tests at the discretion of the PI to evaluate toxicities and treatment.
  
• Teaches patients and their family members how to administer injections and signs and symptoms of side effects.
  
• Covers on-call service to answer patient questions, which occur after business hours (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays).
  
• Collaborates with PI to coordinate hospital admissions, transplant procedures, and study related tests.
  
• Oversees development of resources and materials for patient and family teaching, if none exist.
  
• Provides family education depending on patient's illness and route of medication delivery.
  
• Provides in-servicing and educating both the nursing units and lab staff regarding upcoming and ongoing protocols.
  
• Participates and oversees staff involved in established and future research programs.
  
• Provides assistance with IRB submissions.
  
• Instructs the investigator and research staff on the submission process and provides instructional material for reference.
  
• Works with PI, sponsoring agencies, Medicine Administration, and Office of Research Services to assist with amendment submission, changes or corrections to protocols/and or consent forms.
  
• 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.
  
• Manages staff schedules and provides cross coverage for other team members when needed.
  
• Manages a team of nursing professionals who provide direct primary care to patients.
  
• Manages the protocols for screening patients, providing referrals to other disciplines, and delivering treatment to patients.
  
• May manage science and clinical research projects conducted by a physician.
  
• Manages personnel issues including interviewing, hiring, setting salaries, and administering annual performance evaluations. Develops annual budget. Monitors expense projections and provides decision-making for overall financial management and resource allocation. Develops and implements operational policies. Manages the training of staff members.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

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

Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Illinois
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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing.
  

Experience:

• Prior supervisory experience in an academic medical center.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to multi-task on frequent and constantly changing demands.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, graduate students and various administrative offices at all levels in the University.
  
• Excellent organizational skills.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Ability to meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Ability to resolves problems.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week.
  
• Ability to take call on selected nights and weekends.
  
• Ability to travel and participate in scientific conferences.
  
• Ability to participate in research promotion events after normal working hours.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover Letter (required)
  

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

Job Family
Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact
People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Drug Test Required
Yes

Health Screen Required
Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No

Pay Rate Type
Salary

FLSA Status
Exempt

Pay Range
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible
Yes
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.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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