Research Nurse NE - Clinical Research Unit

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

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. The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) supports all Cleveland Clinic Clinical Trials Research programs, caring for both adult and pediatric patients across a variety of studies. The unit provides comprehensive research services, including lab work, nursing care, EKGs, specimen collection, IV infusions, medication administration, exercise visits and monitoring for adverse events. Many of the studies are Phase I clinical trials, requiring close patient observation and a strong focus on safety throughout each visit and stay. As a Research Nurse, you will assist with coordinating the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects, utilizing the nursing process while ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements. In this role, you will support patients throughout their research experience, helping ensure their safety, comfort and understanding while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain compliance with study guidelines and regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include monitoring patients during research visits, administering study-related treatments and interventions, collecting clinical data and specimens, and responding appropriately to adverse events when needed. 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 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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
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
Basic computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

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.
May assist with research project budget development.
Perform other duties as assigned.