Clinical Research Nurse - Home Visits (PRN); Chicago, Illinois
Are you a skilled, compassionate nurse looking for flexible work in clinical research? As a Clinical Research Nurse – Home Visits (PRN), you’ll provide high-quality nursing care directly in patients’ homes while supporting important research studies. This role is ideal for nurses who value flexibility, independence, enjoy local travel, and want to supplement their income with meaningful work. Key Points to Know:
- You’ll use your own vehicle to visit patients in their homes, typically within 1–2 hours of your location.
- Shifts are PRN / per diem, meaning you’ll work only when projects are available in your area; project frequency may vary.
- Orientation, training, and project-specific instructions are provided before each assignment.
- You will be compensated for all time spent on training, travel, and patient visits, including documentation.
Position: Clinical Research Nurse – Home Visits (PRN) Job Type: Contract, PRN, Per Diem Hourly Rate: $60/hr onsite and $50/hr travel time Work Location: Chicago, Illinois; Drive up to 1–2 hours to patient homes in your area (travel time compensated!) Job Description: As a Clinical Research Nurse – Home Visits (PRN), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of research studies in patient homes. You will be responsible for administering investigational medications/products, conducting patient assessments, collecting vital information, and adhering to study protocols with utmost accuracy and ethics. Your expertise and caring nature will help us maintain compliance with each study's protocol and safeguard the well-being of study patients. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver competent, high-quality nursing care to study patients in their homes.
- Accountable for the competent and confident delivery of high-quality clinical care to patients/participants. Ensure compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
- Administer investigational medications/products as needed; Perform patient assessments to determine presence of side effects; notify Principal Investigator of findings/issues.
- Perform medical tests as outlined in protocol, including, but not limited to: vital signs, specimen collection, electrocardiograms; Process specimens and ship specimens per protocol.
- Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
- Responsible for adherence to clinical research policies to ensure ethical conduct and protect vulnerable populations.
- Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.
Qualifications:
- Relevant Nurse Licensure
- CH-GCP Certificate
- Graduate from an accredited BSN or Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
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- Minimum 2 years’ post qualification acute care experience
- Clinical Research experience preferred
- BLS certification required
- Experience and knowledge of working in clinical research trials with ICH-GCP (Good
- Clinical Practice) Certification - (training can be provided)
- Good basic IT skills, utilizing mobile devices and Microsoft systems
- Trained in Handling and Transport of Hazardous Substances (training can be provided)
- A flexible schedule is essential
- Unencumbered driver’s license, reliable car
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay rate, including compensation for travel time.
- Flexible schedule to maintain work-life balance.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel expenses.
- Ongoing training and support to growth your clinical research skills
- Opportunity to make a meaning impact on patients' lives while contributing to cutting-edge medical research.
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