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Clinical Research Nurse / Senior Clinical Research Nurse, College of Medicine, U

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Clinical Research Nurse / Senior Clinical Research Nurse, College of Medicine, UC Cancer Center Position: Clinical Research Nurse / Senior Clinical Research Nurse, College of Medicine, UC Cancer Center

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Overview The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse or Senior Clinical Research Nurse to support research activities at the University’s Cancer Program. The role will ensure the integrity and quality of clinical trials in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Functions

Coordinate nursing and patient care as applicable to research studies.

Actively participate in patient care and/or patient follow-up in association with research studies.

Ensure compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.

Assist in coordinating relevant appointments or tests after consulting with the physician as needed for protocol compliance.

Participate in recruitment and selection of study participants by obtaining informed consent, interviewing, and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.

Under supervision of the attending physician or study principal investigator, administer investigational medications and perform patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notify Principal Investigator of findings/issues.

Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.

Monitor and report to physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, dosage modifications and treatment calculations per protocol for compliance.

Communicate information concerning patient clinical status, needs, or significant changes to the principal investigator and appropriate health professionals.

Implement procedures to collect data from patient charts, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources.

Report data to sponsor and respond to queries.

Document source data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements.

May serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within an area of clinical expertise.

May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approving time off, etc.).

Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements Clinical Research Nurse

Required Education

Associate’s Degree. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Required Trainings/Certifications

Current valid RN license to practice in the State of Ohio by date of hire.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting.

Senior Clinical Research Nurse

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting. At least two (2) years clinical trials research experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Highlights include comprehensive tuition remission, robust retirement plans, real work‑life balance with generous time‑off policy, competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive health coverage, flexible spending accounts and wellness programs, professional development & mentorship opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer UC is an E‑Verify employer. UC is an equal opportunity employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Application Process To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites.

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