Clinical Nurse Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Who We Are

The Cleveland VA Medical Research & Education Foundation is a not-for-profit education partner of the Cleveland VA Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University with a mission to provide the finest quality service to our veterans and to advance the success of VA Research.

Position Summary

Working under general supervision, will provide clinical and administrative support for research within the department. The coordinator will serve as the primary contact for research participants and will document, observe, and deliver care to subjects enrolled in research studies in accordance with study protocols. Assists and collaborates with Research department leadership in the development of study budgets that are representative of the procedures outlined within protocols. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The Cleveland VA and the Medical Research Foundation.

Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Provide clinical and administrative nursing support within your scope of practice for research trials, studies and/or projects
• Provide direct nursing care to research participants, follow research protocols and monitor patients for adverse events
• Instruct and counsel patients in research procedures
• Supervise IRB and Regulatory submission and monitoring in clinical trials
• Preform administrative duties such as scheduling, appointment coordination, phone calls, subject recruitment for clinical trials
• Collect, record and analyze patient data
• Participate in research team meetings
• May provide general supervision of non-nursing coordinators, students, administrative staff
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities required)

• Associates degree from an accredited university in a science-related field required
• Nursing license in state of Ohio
• Strong time management skills
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to handle a high volume workload
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization

What Will Make You Special (Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited university in a science-related field
• Completion of a clinical research certificate program
• Prior experience in clinical research
• Prior experience with IRB and regulatory aspects of clinical trials
• Phlebotomy and IV skills are highly preferred

Characteristics of our Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator (Competencies)

• Patient-focused
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Self-motivated mentality
• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to thrive in an independent work environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

• The individual filling this role will work in a professional office environment and will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• While performing duties of job there may be exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Compensation

• Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits Package

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person