Clinical Research Nurse Specialist, Islet Lab

* 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.).* 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.* Coordinates 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).* 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.* Provides in-servicing and educating both the nursing units and lab staff regarding upcoming and ongoing protocols.* Participates 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.* Provides cross coverage for other team members.* 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.* 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.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here #J-18808-Ljbffr