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Research Nurse - Akron

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Cleveland Clinic

Akron, Ohio

RN

Posted Aug 19

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Shift
8-hour days
Unit
Oncology

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$35/hr
nursing in Ohio$36/hr

The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 401 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Overtime
$57/hr

About this role

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As a Research Nurse for the Cancer Center, you will assist with the implementation and conduct of human subject research projects, utilizing the nursing process while ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements. In this role, you will complete and communicate regulatory documents, develop data capture and monitoring plans, and report serious adverse events in a timely manner. You will manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and research integrity. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact on patients throughout their research journey.

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A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will

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.

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 & 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. May assist with research project budget development. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

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 Any registered nurse or advanced practice nurse must obtain a cancer specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle, if they work in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer center or cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility. Basic computer proficiency

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Prior experience in oncology research or clinical trials Certification in clinical research (e.g., CCRC, CCRP) Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal regulations governing clinical research

Physical

Requirements

Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working 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: $57,510.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $87,697.50

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 taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g.

  • shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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Requirements

  • Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
  • Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
  • Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
  • Requires working 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.

Place

City
Akron, Ohio
Median rent
$955/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$48,076/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
7% below the national average

Akron area index 93.4, where 100 is the national average.

Akron sits in northeast Ohio, offering a mix of urban amenities and green space, with the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park providing miles of trails. The Highland Square neighborhood is known for its walkable, eclectic feel. A midsize city with a low-key pace, it's a practical choice for nurses seeking affordability and outdoor access.

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