Position Highlights:

Position: Research CoordinatorHourly Pay Range: $24.86-$37.29/hour. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Location: Evanston, ILFull TimeHours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]Required Travel: Other Endeavor Health sites

Position Summary:

I’M SPEAKING (The Improving Safety, Patient Experience, and Equity through Shared Decision-making Huddles in Labor) Research Assistant -OB/GYN. This position will support a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funded award.  The goal of the study is to implement a shared decision-making model on labor and delivery units in 22 birthing hospitals in Illinois, aimed at improving birth equity, shared decision-making, and decrease the cesarean delivery rate for Black birthing people.

More information about this study can be found at:

https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2024/improving-safety-patient-experience-and-equity-through-shared-decision-making-huddles

https://www.wbez.org/environment-public-health/2024/05/11/endeavor-health-study-targets-c-section-rates-black-maternal-health

What you will do:

Under supervision from the Principal Investigators (PI’s), assist with in-person recruitment and enrollment of participants at 22 hospitals across Illinois.On average, each of three Research Coordinators (RC) will perform 33 hospital visits each year or 1-2 each week. Each hospital visit will involve:Providing breakfast for the post-partum nursing staff to garner support.Identifying, recruiting and enrolling patients to complete the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM+) surveys and providing small thank-you gifts to survey participants. Perform ethnographic observation, take field notes, coordinating and supporting patient focus groups and bedside clinician interviews.Obtain consent and perform surveys, collect and maintain data, perform evaluation (as defined by research protocols).Assist in preparation of materials for presentation and publication.Perform administrative duties related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, ongoing study maintenance, invoice creation and tracking as well as results reporting.Assist in the development of all study forms, necessary database programs and data collection/entry strategies with senior staff.Prioritize study requirements on an ongoing basis and adjust work schedule accordingly.Communicate all study/protocol deviations to the PI’s in a timely and efficient manner.Assist with training and orientation of study personnel (research assistants, associates and data entry personnel) as appropriate, and provide ongoing guidance.

What you will need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree minimum, Masters preferredExperience: Two years of previous work in research study or community outreach oversight strongly preferred. Experience with public health related to health equity a plus. Experience working with computers, databases and excel. REDCap experience is a plus. Commitment to producing high-quality work, interest in reproductive health, previous healthcare or social science experience, understanding of the research process, ability to work independently and in a team.Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills, Spanish speaking ability is required.

This is a great opportunity to strengthen graduate school applications while gaining in-depth research experience in a clinical setting. 

Benefits:

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner CoverageTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities

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

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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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