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Job TitleResearch Nurse Coordinator PRN - Oncology

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentCancer Center Research-Cancer Institute

                      

Job CodeF24020

                     

ShiftVariable

                       

Schedule7:00am-10:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

 

Cleveland Clinic’s Cancer Center for Research is looking for a remote caregiver who has worked with our Taussig Research Department to join our team in the role of a Research Nurse. Within this position, you will work with our devoted team to coordinate and conduct human subject research projects. This position plays a crucial part in supporting our mission by improving the ability for maintaining clinical trials and providing innovative treatments to patients daily. You will:  

• Identify any discharge needs and facilitate plans for patients.  

• Serve as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and more.  

• Direct and coordinate participation in evaluation and supervision of nursing care that is provided to research subjects. 

 

The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 

• Has strong communication skills. 

• Can multitask in a stressful situation.  

• Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.  

• Can make decisive judgement under minimal supervision.  

• Is familiar with our Taussig Research Department and is familiar with our policies and procedures.  

 

This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career within Cleveland Clinic. Caregivers can improve their growth by leading projects and process improvement towards roles such as Research Nurse Coordinator and more.  

 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

 

Responsibilities:

Coordinates the implementation and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements, timely completion and communication of regulatory documents, the development of data capture and monitoring plans, reporting of Serious Adverse Events as they occur and completion of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines.Serves as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, outside study personnel and central research administration offices to assist in protocol interpretation, enrollment and safety questions.Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for patient care.Assesses research subject and completes nursing assessment, documenting findings in research subject records. Notifies physician of abnormal findings.Establishes a care plan in collaboration with the research subject, family and research team.   Coordinates ongoing care.Identifies discharge needs and facilitates discharge planning as appropriate.Performs telephone triage.Performs nursing procedures and treatments as directed by physician or LIP in the treatment and management of patient care.Evaluates, initiates and maintains standards of care consistent with CCHS policies and procedures.Assists with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical research protocol.Administers medications and treatments as ordered by a physician or LIP.Directs, coordinates and participates in the evaluation and 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.Participates in education, research and performance improvement activities.Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.Assists with preparation for audits and response to audits.Maintains professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external constituents.Assists with the development of training and educational material for assigned research protocols. Provides and documents education as needed.Develops protocol specific checklists.Educates the patient/family and team on the research protocol.Conducts and documents the informed consent process.May Assist PI with research study design and development of the research protocol. May assist with research project budget development.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.Demonstrates basic computer proficiency.Must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.Must be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.Ability to work with minimal supervision at offsite facilities.Displays a thorough understanding of the research process and terminology, and in-depth knowledge of the specialty under investigation.Exhibits a working knowledge of federal regulations and good clinical practices (GCP).Meets clinical competency requirements.Maintains current knowledge in specialty area.Participates in process improvement activities.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.Continually demonstrates competency with defined requirements for the position as established by Cleveland Clinic.

Certifications:

Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be presented upon hire.

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

Minimum four years clinical experience, two years research experience.

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.Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

Keywords: trials, study, studies, cancer, oncology, PRN

                       

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