Research Nurse Coordinator - Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

About the role

The Research Nurse Coordinator – Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute will oversee the implementation and conduct of various human subject research projects within the HVTI. Key responsibilities include performing a variety of related tasks such as care plan development, condition evaluations, telephone triage, documentation, and more.

Responsibilities

• Complete and communicate regulatory documents, develop data, monitor plans, report Serious Adverse Events as they 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.

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
• Four years of clinical experience
• Two years of research experience
• Understanding of the research process and terminology
• In-depth knowledge of the specialty under investigation
• Working knowledge of federal regulations and good clinical practice (GCP)
• Maintain clinical competency requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Familiarity with Epic
• Cardiac experience preferred

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of research protocols and procedures

Benefits

• Health Plan Options
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan
• 401(k) / 403(b) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Caregiver Discounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Pay

Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50