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Research Nurse Coordinator - Oncology/Hematology

Cleveland Clinic · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2 wk ago
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About the role

As a Research Nurse Coordinator, you will ensure compliance with research program requirements and associated research studies while coordinating the implementation and conduct of medium to high complexity human subject research projects. In this role, you will serve as a liaison among physicians, sponsors, regulatory agencies, ethics committees, and research staff, coordinating regulatory submissions, IRB communications, study documentation, and credentialing requirements to ensure compliance with FDA, sponsor, and institutional standards. You will have the unique opportunity to help build and develop a growing research program from the ground up while collaborating closely with Main Campus teams. Initially supporting Phase II and III clinical trials, you will help establish processes and infrastructure for an expanding Phase I program.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the implementation and conduct of research projects, ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements and timely completion.
  • Complete and communicate regulatory documents, develop data and monitoring 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.
  • 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 licensed independent provider (LIP).
  • Direct, coordinate, and participate in the evaluation and supervision of nursing care provided to research subjects, establishing patient care priorities and delegating nursing activities according to patient needs and staff capabilities.
  • Participate in education, research and performance improvement activities.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols.
  • Assist with preparation for audits and response to audits.
  • Maintain professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external constituents.
  • Assist with the development of training and educational material for assigned research protocols.
  • Provide and document education as needed.
  • Conduct and document the informed consent process.
  • Assist with research study design, development of research protocol and research project budget development.

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
  • 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)
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Critical care and/or oncology experience
  • Clinical research experience
  • RN experience or knowledge

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  • Knowledge of research protocols and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

  • Health Plan Options
  • Dental Care
  • Vision Care
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan
  • The 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

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.

Schedule

A caregiver who excels in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (flexible start/end times)

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