Research Nurse – Akron

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Research Nurse for the Cancer Center to support human subject research, implement the nursing process, ensure protocol adherence and manage regulatory documents. The role includes developing data capture and monitoring plans, and timely reporting of serious adverse events.

The position involves coordinating with investigators and study personnel to address protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions, while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Two years of clinical experience.
• Within 90 days of hire, certification in Human Subjects Research as required by Cleveland Clinic policy.
• Any RN or APN must obtain cancer-specific certification or ongoing qualifying education within the accreditation cycle if involved in oncology-related roles.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to protocol requirements.
• Complete and communicate regulatory documents, develop data capture and monitoring plans, and report Serious Adverse Events.
• Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.
• Utilize the nursing process as a basis for patient care.
• Assess research subjects, complete nursing assessments and document findings.
• Establish a care plan in collaboration with the subject and research team.
• Identify discharge needs and coordinate discharge planning.
• Perform telephone triage, nursing procedures and treatments.
• Conduct and document the informed consent process.
• May assist with research project budget development.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As a Research Nurse for the Cancer Center, you will assist with the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects, utilizing the nursing process while ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements. In this role, you will complete and communicate regulatory documents, develop data capture and monitoring plans, and report serious adverse events in a timely manner. You will manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and research integrity. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact on patients throughout their research journey.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist with coordinating the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements.

• Complete and communicate regulatory documents, develop data, monitor plans, report Serious Adverse Events as the occur and complete FDA and sponsor forms.

• Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.

• Utilize the nursing process as a basis for patient care.

• Assess research subjects, complete nursing assessments, document findings in research subject records and notify the physician of abnormal findings.

• Establish a care plan in collaboration with the research subject, family and research team and coordinate ongoing care.

• Identify discharge needs and facilitate discharge planning as appropriate.

• Perform telephone triage, nursing procedures and treatments.

• Evaluate, initiate and maintain standards of care consistent with CCHS policies & procedures.

• Assist with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical research protocol.

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by a physician or LIP.

• Direct, coordinate and participate in the evaluation & supervision of nursing care provided to research subjects, establishing patient care priorities and delegating nursing activities according to the patient needs and staff qualifications and capabilities.

• Conduct and document the informed consent process.

• May assist with research project budget development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

• Two years of clinical experience

• Within 90 days of hire, successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic

• Any registered nurse or advanced practice nurse must obtain a cancer specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle, if they work in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer center or cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility.

• Basic computer proficiency

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Prior experience in oncology research or clinical trials

• Certification in clinical research (e.g., CCRC, CCRP)

• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal regulations governing clinical research

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities