Research Nurse II, Clinical Research Services

Cincinnati Children's

About The Position

The Research Nurse II coordinates complex clinical research studies and leads others in carrying out procedures, collecting and analyzing data, and making decisions about clinical research care. The role coordinates communication between the principal investigator and government, industry, organizational, and institutional partners, and leads discussions related to clinical research care and practice. It requires applying nursing judgment to participant needs, study procedures, and protocol implementation while providing age-appropriate care and respecting research assent and consent. The nurse assesses participants and families across a range of complexity, develops and prioritizes care plans, and leads protocol-specific implementation and adherence efforts. The role identifies potential adverse events, helps minimize risk, advocates for participants, and adapts education to participants’ and families’ needs. It also supports regulatory compliance, informed consent, recruitment, enrollment, and participant follow-up. The Research Nurse II contributes to process improvement, policy development, quality and efficiency initiatives, and a positive work environment. The role serves as a resource, mentor, or coach to peers and students and promotes collaboration across disciplines. Travel to other Cincinnati Children’s locations is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Clinical license and certification required.
Current Ohio RN license.
ANCC-approved certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the conduct of complex clinical research studies.
Lead others in performing procedures, collecting and analyzing data, and making decisions regarding clinical research care.
Apply evidence-based nursing practice and contribute research questions that may validate or improve practice.
Coordinate communication with government, industry, other sponsors, Cincinnati Children’s divisions, and other institutions on behalf of the principal investigator.
Lead discussions in clinical research care conferences, committee meetings, in-services, staff conferences, council activities, seminars, and literature reviews.
Assess participants and families, recognize normal parameters and abnormalities, develop complex plans of care, and prioritize expected and unanticipated needs.
Establish protocol-specific study implementation and adherence goals and determine the clinical relevance of study procedures and tests.
Apply technical skills, CCHMC policies, standard operating procedures, and good clinical and research practices.
Identify potential adverse events and work with the team to minimize risks.
Advocate for research participants, families, and the community, and adapt education to participants’ and families’ learning needs.
Precept peers and students and serve as a resource to colleagues.
Support regulatory compliance and accreditation standards; identify ways to minimize risk.
Organize, direct, or participate in recruiting, enrolling, and following study participants in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Educate participants and families about study purpose, procedures, potential benefits and risks, and participant rights; ensure informed consent is conducted correctly and questions are addressed before signing.
Identify needs for new policies and initiate their development.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical research conduct and improvement initiatives.
Identify learning needs and integrate new knowledge into practice; mentor or coach team members.
Promote collaboration and improve quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness of service.
Travel to other Cincinnati Children’s locations as needed.