Research Nurse Coordinator - Clinical Research Unit

Cleveland Clinic

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Coordinator within the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), you will oversee the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects, helping advance the research enterprise. The CRU offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with study teams across multiple departments and institutes, both on the main campus and throughout the region. In this role, you will use your nursing expertise to perform a variety of tasks, including care plan development, condition evaluations, telephone triage, documentation, and other responsibilities that support patient care and study conduct. Our team is committed to Serving with Heart in every interaction, whether supporting patients participating in research studies or engaging in community outreach to raise awareness of research opportunities at Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this role works 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with 1-2 days a week being remote as needs allow. The primary work location is Main Campus; however, the CRU supports research activities across the region, and responsibilities may require travel to regional sites as needed.

Requirements

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
Four years of clinical experience
Two years of research experience
Understanding of the research process and terminology

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Strong background in nursing and a foundational understanding of clinical research
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Flexibility to work at Main Campus as well as regional locations as needed
Ability to demonstrate excellent bedside manners

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements including timely completion and 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.
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.
Screen, recruit, and enroll patients into clinical trials.
Explain study details, potential risks and benefits, and obtain informed consent from participants.
Perform other duties as assigned.