Research Nurse - Akron

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Nurse for the Cancer Center assists with implementing and conducting human-subject research projects, using the nursing process while ensuring compliance with research protocols. The role includes completing and communicating regulatory documents, developing data capture and monitoring plans, and reporting serious adverse events. The nurse manages multiple priorities while maintaining patient care and research integrity, and works days from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Akron General Medical Center in Akron.

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 American Red Cross.
Two years of clinical experience.
Within 90 days of hire, successfully complete Human Subjects Research certification as required by Cleveland Clinic's Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines.
Registered nurses or advanced practice nurses working in medical oncology, radiation oncology, a cancer center or cancer clinic, and/or administering chemotherapy at an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility must obtain cancer-specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the facility's accreditation cycle.
Basic computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Prior experience in oncology research or clinical trials.
Clinical research certification, such as CCRC or CCRP.
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal regulations governing clinical research.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating implementation and conduct of research projects and ensure adherence to research protocol requirements.
Complete and communicate regulatory documents, develop data capture and monitoring plans, report serious adverse events, and complete FDA and sponsor forms.
Serve as a liaison among investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel, and central research administration offices to assist with protocol interpretation, enrollment, and safety questions.
Use the nursing process as the basis for patient care.
Assess research subjects, complete nursing assessments, document findings in research records, and notify physicians of abnormal findings.
Establish care plans with research subjects, families, and the 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 Cleveland Clinic Health System policies and procedures.
Assist with specialized patient care equipment required by clinical research protocols.
Administer physician- or LIP-ordered medications and treatments.
Direct, coordinate, and participate in evaluating and supervising nursing care for research subjects; establish care priorities and delegate nursing activities based on 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.