Research Nurse - Cancer Center Join Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Center and become part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Known for its continuous clinical trials and cancer research, the Taussig Cancer Center ensures all patients receive top-quality patient care and have access to the newest advances in cancer treatment. Cleveland Clinic is at the forefront of innovative translational and clinical research to develop new cancer drugs and therapies to provide patients with the very best cancer care. Through Cleveland Clinic cancer research, we have identified new molecules with anti-tumor effects, developed collaborative ties with biotechnology companies, begun training more young scientists, and expanded our base of financial support. **A caregiver in this position works 8:00am - 5:00pm.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + 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. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + 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). + Two years of clinical experience. + Obtain a cancer specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the time of the facilities accreditation cycle (if they work in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer center or cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility). + Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **Physical Requirements:** + Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. + Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. + Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. + Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. + Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. + Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities