Research Nurse I/II, Clinical Research Services

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Division of Clinical Research Services in a full-time role. You will care for research participants, perform assessments, ensure informed consent, and adhere to protocols in a dynamic clinical research environment.

Must hold an Ohio RN license, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 2+ years of related experience; some travel to other Cincinnati Children’s locations will be required; comprehensive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Requires clinical license and active Ohio RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/participant care within the clinical research environment following study protocols and safety standards.
• Assess participants and families, prioritize needs, and support protocol-specific implementation and adherence goals.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained correctly and educate participants on purpose, procedures, risks, and rights.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document effectively, and maintain regulatory-compliant records.
• Assist with process improvement and participate in shared governance within the research nurse forum.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Primary Location
Location T
Department
Clinical Research Services
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular

Division of Clinical Research Services

Scheduling details:

Will need to travel to other CCHMC locations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Patient/Participant Care- Recognizes and accesses system components and processes within clinical research environment. Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the research participant /patient and family. Anticipates future needs. Bases care on standards and research protocols. Maintains a safe physical environment. Demonstrates awareness of potential adverse events throughout the research study. Works on behalf of research participant and family. Represents research participant when participant cannot represent self. Sees self as key resource to support the family through the research experience.
- Assessment- Assess participants, clients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and recognize normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on past nursing experience. Develop a plan of care, and effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs for the participants involvement in the research study and make determination of clinical relevance of study procedures and tests. Involve participant, clients, families, and clinical research and health team members in establishing protocol specific research study implementation and adherence goals. Demonstrate proficiency in the implementation of the technical skills. Demonstrate initiative in remaining current on CCHMC policies, standard operating procedures and good clinical and research practices. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by making appropriate nursing decisions, prioritizing both planned and unplanned events for protocol implementation, and proactively addressing potential and actual problems. Implement age appropriate care, including sensitivity to assent and consent in research participation.
- Compliance- Work to understand regulatory requirements and accreditation standards that govern clinical research. Follows standards and guidelines. Advocate for research participant to ensure they get the best for their involvement in the study. Educate participants/families on purpose of the research study, study procedures, potential benefits/risks, and rights of research participants during the screening and enrollment process. Ensure informed consent process is carried out correctly and all patient/participant questions and concerns are addressed prior to signing consent form.
- Research- Receptive to the contributions of the interdisciplinary team in research team meetings and discussion regarding research participant/patient issues. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others. Competent in performing study procedures, data collection, data analyzing and decision making regarding clinical research care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis and modification of care. Intervene for the attainment of research care goals. Ensure proper follow-up of study subjects to ensure compliance, collection of study specimens and schedule of study visits. Evaluate effectiveness of research caregiving and shows ongoing follow through in care delivery. Collaborate effectively with investigators to ensure proper progress and completion of clinical studies. Demonstrate proficiency and compliance with established practices in documentation. Maintain records and files required by regulatory agencies and industrial sponsors for clinical studies. Utilizes internal and external resources as appropriate. Demonstrate awareness of the value and relevance of research and evidence based practice in nursing. Practice can be identified as research based.
- Process Improvement- Provides just-in-time feedback and demonstrates interest in evaluating other perspective to peers to ensure clinical research care based on safe and ethical clinical research practice using the nursing process.

Participates in shared governance as a member of research nurse forum or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing research nurse forum decisions).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Requires clinical license
- Current Ohio RN license

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:

- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability