Research Nurse I, Nephrology/ Kidney Transplant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH
posted 3 days ago
About the position
At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named: Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation, One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work, A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc, One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023, An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC).
Responsibilities
- 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 and bases care on standards and research protocols.
- Maintains a safe physical environment and demonstrates awareness of potential adverse events throughout the research study.
- Works on behalf of research participant and family, representing them when they cannot represent themselves.
- Assesses participants, clients, and families, recognizing normal parameters, deviations, and abnormalities.
- Develops a plan of care and effectively prioritizes both expected and unanticipated needs.
- Involves participants, clients, families, and clinical research and health team members in establishing protocol specific research study implementation and adherence goals.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the implementation of technical skills and remains current on CCHMC policies.
- Educates participants/families on the purpose of the research study, study procedures, potential benefits/risks, and rights of research participants.
- Ensures informed consent process is carried out correctly and addresses all patient/participant questions.
- Collaborates effectively with investigators to ensure proper progress and completion of clinical studies.
- Maintains records and files required by regulatory agencies and industrial sponsors for clinical studies.
- Provides just-in-time feedback and demonstrates interest in evaluating other perspectives to ensure clinical research care.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
- Current Ohio RN license.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Associates Degree in nursing with commitment to BSN.
Benefits
- Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs.
- Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment.
- Competitive retirement plans.
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
- Expansive employee discount programs through community partners.
- Referral bonus program for current staff.
- Support through Employee Resource Groups.
- Physical and mental health wellness programs.
- Relocation assistance packages available for nurses.
