RN Clinical Research Coordinator - Gene Therapy

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to manage clinical research trials with physicians, ensuring patient safety and protocol compliance. The role emphasizes evidence-based care and family-centered nursing during trial participation.

This position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, accurate data recording, and strict adherence to GCP guidelines and SOPs to support patient outcomes and study integrity.

Qualifications

• BSN or Associate's Degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, required.
• CPR certification required; obtain and maintain NRP and PALS per management.
• Certification by ACRP or SCRB/SoCRA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, educates and evaluates care plan using Evidence-Based Practices per study protocol.
• Provides nursing care with a Family Centered approach during study participation.
• Delegates and oversees developmentally appropriate patient care.
• Collaborates with care providers to support positive trial outcomes.
• Completes procedural, data, regulatory and training tasks to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Nursing skills

Venipuncture

IV starts

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Data interpretation

Education

BSN or ADN + commit to BSN

Ohio RN license

CPR certification

NRP and PALS certification

ACRP or SoCRA certification (preferred)

Tools

PCs

Data management software

Job description

**Overview:**Monday-Friday, hours between 7:00a & 5:00p. One remote day per week, dependent on patient visits. Rare but possible Saturday/Sunday patient visits requiring 2-3 hours, based on study assignment.**Job Description Summary:**Works with the study physician to ensure all patients involved in a clinical research trial are managed uneventfully, safely, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care and participation in the clinical research trial, ensuring patient care is not compromised while participating in the trial. Manages all elements of a clinical research trial in order to meet all protocol obligations while following applicable regulations; Code of Federal Regulations Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization GCP guidelines; state regulations and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care plan using Evidence-Based Practices in accordance with the requirements of the study protocol* Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach throughout their clinical study participation while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. Delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License* Collaborates effectively and communicates patient care needs/expectations/priorities related to clinical trial participation to all involved care providers including unit nursing staff, attending physician, ancillary service providers (radiology, cardiology, physical therapy, pharmacy, etc.) to facilitate positive patient outcomes both in clinical care and in clinical trial participation* Completes and manages all procedural, data, regulatory and training elements associated with clinical research project implementation, execution and close out to ensure participant safety, data integrity and compliance with all applicable regulations.**Education Requirement:**BSN or Associate's Degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.**Licensure Requirement:**Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, required.**Certifications:*** CPR, required.* Obtain and maintain NRP and PALS certification as determined by management.* Certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Administrators, preferred.**Skills:*** Demonstrated proficiency in clinical nursing skills, (i.e.: venipuncture, IV starts and injections);* Understanding of medical terminology, clinical trials preferred* Working knowledge of PCs, word processing, and data management software* Strong verbal, written, interpersonal communication* Goal-oriented; self-directive, initiation, self-motivation, creativity, flexibility* Excellent organizational, attention to detail and prioritization skills* Ability to actively participate as a team player**Experience:**Clinical research experience, preferred.**Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) \\*additional testing may be required, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hearing acuity, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"