Nevada System of Higher Education·Evanston, Illinois
The Research Coordinator will support the Stress, Pregnancy, & Health (SPAH) Kids study by managing IRB documentation, recruiting participants, and administering cognitive and psychosocial assessments. Additionally, the role involves data management, assisting with manuscript preparation, and coordinating grant-related activities.
$24.86 - $37.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Summary: Research Coordinator, Pediatrics—SPAH Kids Study
Endeavor Health’s department of Pediatrics at Evanston Hospital is seeking applicants for a Research Coordinator. This position will be focused on supporting the Stress, Pregnancy, & Health (SPAH) Kids study, a longitudinal study of the links between socioeconomic status, prenatal stress, and early child development. The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Research Manager, PIs, and rest of the team to execute study assessments and work toward project goals. https://sites.northwestern.edu/spah/spah-kids/ [https://sites.northwestern.edu/spah/spah-kids/]
ILPQC is a nationally recognized Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) with approximately 90 participating hospitals. ILPQC facilitates state-wide quality improvement initiatives to equitably improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and reduce disparities in birthing hospitals across the state by providing: opportunities for collaborative learning, rapid response data, and hospital team QI support. Current projects include Newborn Equity and Safe Sleep, Perinatal Mental Health, Care of the Late Preterm Infant and a Birth Quality Designation.
The position will work closely with the ILPQC Executive Director / Obstetric Lead, Project Director / Quality Lead, Neonatal Leads, ILPQC staff and interns, clinical leads, advisory workgroups, patients and community members, and hospital quality improvement teams (providers, nurses, staff) on the development, implementation, and sustainability of initiatives.
Research Study Coordinator will support Dr. Pellerite’s Stress Pregnancy and Health Kids’ research studies, including social disparities research on pediatric outcomes and maternal-child health studies
This person will assist with study activities including submitting IRB documentation;
Identifying, recruiting and enrolling patients and other participants for research studies; obtaining consent;
Administering cognitive and language assessments to children; administering psychosocial interviews, surveys during in-person and remote study sessions at Endeavor’s Evanston Hospital; ensuring data quality; participating in data analysis as guided by Research Manager and PI; and communicating with stakeholders
This person will also assist in preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and abstract writing as well as coordination of new grants— including preparing and tracking of study budgets
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org].
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least two years of research experience. Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred, along with experience in data management software and working with children.
Market context
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