Clinical Research Nurse, UC Cancer Center, College of Medicine

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join their prestigious College of Medicine. This role involves coordinating patient care, ensuring the integrity of clinical trials, and providing education to study participants. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical nursing background and a passion for research. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements while enjoying a supportive work environment. Join a team dedicated to transforming healthcare and making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

Robust Retirement Plans

Generous time-off policy

Comprehensive health coverage

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Current valid RN license to practice in Ohio is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing and patient care for research studies.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols and document findings.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Patient Care Coordination

Clinical Trial Research

Patient Education

Education

Associate's Degree

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Program is looking to fill a Clinical Research Nurse role. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Clinical Research Nurse will ensure the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and institutional policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate nursing and patient care as applicable to research studies.
• Actively participate in patient care and/or patient follow-up in association with research studies.
• Ensure compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
• Assist in coordinating relevant appointments or tests after consulting with the physician as needed for protocol compliance.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of study participants by obtaining informed consent, interviewing, and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Under supervision of the attending physician or study principal investigator, may administer investigational medications and perform patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notify Principal Investigator of findings/issues.
• Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Monitor and report to physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, dosage modifications and treatment calculations per protocol for compliance.
• Communicate information concerning patient clinical status, needs, or significant changes to the principal investigator and appropriate health professionals.
• Implement procedures to collect data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources.
• Report data to sponsor and respond to queries.
• Document source data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements.
• May serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Associate's Degree.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Required Trainings/Certifications

Current valid RN license to practice in the State of Ohio by date of hire.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting.

Additional Qualifications Considered

One (1) year clinical trial research experience is ideal.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10–14% of your salary.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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