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Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator-Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full time Days

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-05

Core

Serves as a liaison between clinical research investigator teams and Northwestern Medicine to ensure appropriate implementation and conduct of clinical research studies throughout the protocol lifecycle.

Role type

Senior Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Builds

Clinical research studies and protocols for cardiac surgery and other medical fields

Domain

Healthcare / Clinical Research

Required skills

Registered Nurse licensure, clinical trial experience, BSN, CPR-BLS certification, protocol compliance, regulatory standards adherence, staff mentorship, cross-functional collaboration (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153603243-clinical-research-nurse-coordinator-bluhm-cardiovascular-institute-full-time-days-at-north)

Preferred skills

MSN, ACLS certification, SOCRA or ACRP certification, specialty clinical certification

Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR), Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Regulatory Compliance Platforms

Responsibilities

Leads coordination and support for Principal Investigators; reviews research studies for feasibility; guides protocol review and maintenance; provides guidance to clinical research nurses on study submissions and workflows; develops clinical nursing research policies and SOPs; supports project development for research-related problems; orients and trains new staff; identifies training needs for unfamiliar practices; escalates research-related concerns; serves as a mentor and role model; supports staff during adverse events and emergencies; provides clinical nursing support to inpatient and outpatient teams as needed

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities