Research Nurse Coordinator - Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute

Position Overview

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care, the Institute provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments, and a welcoming environment. Innovative research and groundbreaking discoveries happen every day at Cleveland Clinic, where every team member contributes to the 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, utilizing your nursing expertise to develop care plans, perform condition evaluations, conduct telephone triage, complete documentation, and more. You will work days from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the opportunity for one remote day per week or a flex schedule (four 10-hour shifts) after six months of orientation.

Key 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, perform 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 LIP.
• Direct, coordinate, and participate in the evaluation and supervision of nursing care provided to research subjects by establishing patient care priorities and delegating nursing activities appropriately.
• Conduct and document the informed consent process.

Required 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).
• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Minimum Annual Salary: $63,250.00, Maximum Annual Salary: $96,467.50. The pay range reflects anticipated figures for new hires based on experience, skillset, and education.
• Schedule Flexibility: After six months of orientation, there may be an opportunity to work remotely one day per week or adopt a flex schedule with four 10-hour shifts.
• Benefits Package: Includes healthcare, dental, and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, and more. For additional details, please visit this link.