Research Nurse - Respiratory Institute

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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
• Two years of clinical experience
• Within 90 days of hire, successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic
• Basic computer proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

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: $57,510.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50