Research Nurse - Oncology

Cleveland Clinic

About The Position

The Research Nurse assists with the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects, using the nursing process while ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements. The role includes completing and communicating regulatory documents, developing data capture and monitoring plans, and reporting serious adverse events. The nurse supports research subjects throughout their care and coordinates with investigators, research staff, outside study personnel, and central research administration offices. The position is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland and works days, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After six months, there may be an option to work from home one day per week, depending on business needs.

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.
Complete Human Subjects Research certification within 90 days of hire, 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 timeframe of the facility’s accreditation cycle.
Basic computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Oncology and/or research experience.
Med-surg or ICU background.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating the implementation and conduct of research projects while ensuring 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 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 and 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 and supervision of nursing care provided to research subjects; establish patient care priorities and delegate nursing activities according to patient needs and staff qualifications and capabilities.
Conduct and document the informed consent process.
Complete Human Subjects Research certification within 90 days of hire.