Research Nurse I/II, Division of Asthma Research

Job Responsibilities Patient/Participant Care – Recognizes and accesses system components and processes within clinical research environment. Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the research participant/patient and family. Anticipates future needs. Bases care on standards and research protocols. Maintains a safe physical environment. Demonstrates awareness of potential adverse events throughout the research study. Works on behalf of research participant and family. Represents research participant when participant cannot represent self. Sees self as key resource to support the family through the research experience. Assessment – Assesses participants, clients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on nursing experience. Develops a plan of care, effectively prioritizes expected and unanticipated needs for participant involvement in the study, and determines clinical relevance of study procedures and tests. Involves participant, clients, families, and health team members in establishing protocol‑specific study implementation and adherence goals. Demonstrates proficiency in technical skill implementation, remains current on policies, procedures and good clinical and research practices, and uses critical thinking skills to make nursing decisions and proactively address problems. Implements age‑appropriate care, including sensitivity to assent and consent. Compliance – Understands regulatory requirements and accreditation standards governing clinical research. Follows standards and guidelines, advocates for the participant to ensure optimal involvement, educates participants/families about the purpose, procedures, potential benefits/risks, and rights during screening and enrollment, and ensures that informed consent is carried out correctly. Research – Seeks contributions from interdisciplinary team in meetings and discussions regarding participant/patient issues. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring. Performs study procedures, data collection, analysis and decision making regarding clinical research care including screening, assessment, diagnosis and care modification. Intervenes to achieve research care goals, follows up study subjects to ensure compliance and collection of specimens, evaluates effectiveness of research caregiving, and collaborates with investigators for progress and completion of studies. Demonstrates proficiency and compliance with established documentation practices and maintains required records for regulatory agencies and sponsors. Utilizes internal and external resources and demonstrates awareness of the value of research and evidence‑based practice in nursing. Process Improvement – Provides just‑in‑time feedback and evaluates perspectives to peers to ensure clinical research care is based on safe and ethical practice using the nursing process. Participates in shared governance as a member of the research nurse forum or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision‑making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing forum decisions). Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR associate’s degree in nursing with commitment to BSN completion. At least two years of nursing experience required. Current Ohio RN license. Job Details Location: S Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Department: Asthma Research Employee Status: Regular Full‑Time Equivalent: 1 Weekly Hours: 40 Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr