Research Nurse Coordinator - Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Overview Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all. Innovative research and groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic. Each member of our team contributes to our mission of caring for life, analyzing health and educating caregivers. As a Research Nurse Coordinator, you will oversee the implementation and conduct of various human subject research projects in the HVTI. In this role, you will use your nursing knowledge to perform a variety of related tasks, including care plan development, condition evaluations, telephone triage, documentation and more. Responsibilities Care for research subjects using the nursing process as a basis for patient care; assess subjects, complete nursing assessments, document findings in research subject records, and notify the physician of abnormal findings. Establish and coordinate a care plan in collaboration with the research subject, family and research team; coordinate ongoing care and discharge planning as appropriate. Perform telephone triage, nursing procedures and treatments; 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 practitioner (LIP). Direct, coordinate and participate in the evaluation and supervision of nursing care provided to research subjects; establish patient care priorities and delegate nursing activities according to patient needs and staff qualifications and capabilities. Conduct and document the informed consent process. 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; identify discharge needs and facilitate discharge planning. Minimum Qualifications 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). Meet clinical competency requirements. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN). Familiarity with Epic. Cardiac experience. Physical Requirements Full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Ability to work 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. Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after factors such as work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range does not include applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic