Research Nurse - Oncology

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus seeks a Research Nurse to support human subject research projects, applying the nursing process and ensuring protocol adherence. You will prepare regulatory documents, develop data capture plans, and report serious adverse events, coordinating with investigators and central offices.

After six months, there may be an option to work from home one day per week, depending on needs. Opportunities to advance in a world-class research environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current state licensure as an RN.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Two years of clinical experience.
• Complete HSR certification within 90 days as required by guidelines.
• Cancer-specific certification or ongoing qualifying education within accreditation cycle if oncology-related.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation and conduct of research projects per protocol.
• Complete regulatory documents and FDA/sponsor forms.
• Liaise between investigators, research staff, and central research offices.
• Utilize nursing process for patient care and document findings.
• Assess subjects, document nursing assessments, notify physician of abnormal findings.
• Develop and coordinate care plans with patients and families.
• Identify discharge needs and coordinate planning.
• Perform telephone triage and nursing procedures as ordered.
• Maintain standards of care per policies and procedures.
• Assist with research equipment and administer medications as ordered.
• Supervise nursing care and delegate activities as appropriate.
• Document informed consent process.
• Achieve Human Subjects Research certification within 90 days.

Skills

Nursing

BLS Certification

Clinical experience

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

RN licensure

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Research Nurse, you will assist with the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects, utilizing the nursing process while ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements. Your day-to-day tasks may include the timely completion and communication of regulatory documents, development of data capture and monitoring plans and reporting of serious adverse events. This position offers a unique opportunity to leave a positive, lasting impression on patients – from the moment they enter the facility to the time they return home.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

After six months, there may be an option to work from home one day per week depending on business needs.

• 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.
• Successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research within 90 days or hire as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research Guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.

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)
• Oncology and/or research experience
• Med-surg or ICU background

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.).