Research Nurse I / II Asthma Research

Position Title: Research Nurse I / II, Non-Acute

Department/Unit: Asthma Research

Shift/Hours: Days/ 40 hours/week 5 eight-hour days.

Expected Salary Range: Minimum $34.50 - $45.67 MAX; Salary determined based on years of nursing experience.

The Research Nurse for the Asthma Research position at Cincinnati Children's is an integral part of a dedicated research team focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of asthma in pediatric patients. This role involves a combination of clinical nursing skills and research to support and conduct clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of care and adherence to research protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants according to inclusion/exclusion criteria. Obtain informed consent from study participants and/or their guardians. Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients participating in asthma research studies.

Monitor patients' health status, administer medications, and perform clinical procedures as required by the study protocol. Educate patients and their families about asthma, study protocols, potential risks, and benefits. Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient data and research records.

Ensure timely and precise documentation of all study-related activities in compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies. Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations related to the research findings.

Prepare and submit regulatory documents. Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the successful execution of research protocols. Participate in research meetings, contribute to study design discussions, and provide insights from a nursing perspective. Serve as a liaison between the research team, patients, and their families, advocating for patients' needs and ensuring their well-being throughout the study.

In the Division of Asthma Research, we have assembled a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on creating new standards for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, through novel clinical findings and cutting edge exploratory and translational research. Our goal is to improve the health of children with asthma through a combination of clinically relevant research designed to delineate the mechanisms underlying asthma, as well as the biological basis for individual variations in asthma presentation, treatment response and outcomes.

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 The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation! - US News and World Report 2023

Additional Awards and Recognitions:

On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America's Best Employers for Diversity

On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America's Best Large Employers

Great Place to Work Certified in 2023

An LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

POSITION VALUE STATEMENT

Our nurses at Cincinnati Children's work from dawn to dusk and through the starlit hours to deliver the best possible patient care. When parents bring their children through our doors their focus is on one thing - the best outcome for their kids.

The nurses at Cincinnati Children's help them reach the goal with dignity, respect, and lots of smiles. Such quality care is why we were designated a Magnet institution back in 2009. It is an honor to be recognized for our excellence in nursing; it sets the bar higher for what we need to continually achieve." - Barb Tofani, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President of Patient Services

Working as a Nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center you will enjoy:

• Embracing relationship-based care while engaging with patients and families

• Working with patients and families to provide direct care in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team and to bring the best care to the patient

• A state-of-the-art health facility

• Elevating your nursing skills

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits

• Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Referral bonus program for current staff!

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!

POSITION SPECIFIC BENEFITS

• Nurse Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Research Nursing contributes to the clinical research process [participant-oriented research], advancement of scientific knowledge, development of therapies, the establishment of medication safety, dosage and effectiveness, quality research, participant safety, and the improvement of health. Their primary role is to ensure that patients are safe and data is collected ethically and accurately.

Scope: Participates in shared governance as a member of research nurse forum or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making (reading minutes; giving feedback and implementing research nurse forum decisions).

REPRESENTATIVE 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

Assess participants, clients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and recognize normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on past nursing experience. Develop a plan of care, and effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs for the participants involvement in the research study and make determination of clinical relevance of study procedures and tests.

Involve participant, clients, families, and clinical research and health team members in establishing protocol specific research study implementation and adherence goals. Demonstrate proficiency in the implementation of the technical skills. Demonstrate initiative in remaining current on CCHMC policies, standard operating procedures and good clinical and research practices.

Demonstrate critical thinking skills by making appropriate nursing decisions, prioritizing both planned and unplanned events for protocol implementation, and proactively addressing potential and actual problems. Implement age appropriate care, including sensitivity to assent and consent in research participation.

• Compliance

Work to understand regulatory requirements and accreditation standards that govern clinical research. Follows standards and guidelines.

Advocate for research participant to ensure they get the best for their involvement in the study. Educate participants/families on purpose of the research study, study procedures, potential benefits/risks, and rights of research participants during the screening and enrollment process. Ensure informed consent process is carried out correctly and all patient/participant questions and concerns are addressed prior to signing consent form.

• Research

Receptive to the contributions of the interdisciplinary team in research team meetings and discussion regarding research participant/patient issues. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others.

Competent in performing study procedures, data collection, data analyzing and decision making regarding clinical research care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis and modification of care. Intervene for the attainment of research care goals. Ensure proper follow-up of study subjects to ensure compliance, collection of study specimens and schedule of study visits.

Evaluate effectiveness of research caregiving and shows ongoing follow through in care delivery. Collaborate effectively with investigators to ensure proper progress and completion of clinical studies. Demonstrate proficiency and compliance with established practices in documentation.

Maintain records and files required by regulatory agencies and industrial sponsors for clinical studies. Utilizes internal and external resources as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness of the value and relevance of research and evidence based practice in nursing. Practice can be identified as research based.

• Process Improvement

Provides just-in-time feedback and demonstrates interest in evaluating other perspective to peers to ensure clinical research care based on safe and ethical clinical research practice using the nursing process.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Associates Degree in nursing with commitment to BSN

2 years nursing experience

• Current Ohio RN license

Preferred:

Unique Skills:

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).