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Join Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all.

The Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute has a long history of research and innovation. As the Manager of Nurse Research, you will:

• Manage the practice of professional nursing and delivery of research patient care.

• Monitor the implementation of research protocols and research patient care programs for the Work Unit.

• Manage all aspects of personnel management and development.

• Coordinate unit operations with other departments.

• Develop and monitor the unit's budget.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who has:

• A high degree of clinical expertise in research nursing.

• Knowledge of NIH research policies and protocols.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

• At least four years of clinical nursing experience and one year of clinical research management experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to advance their nursing career and take on a leadership role.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the practice of professional nursing and delivery of research patient care.

• Ensures practice of professional nursing and manages delivery of care.

• Plans and implements nursing, nutrition, laboratory, administrative and other responsibilities and procedures for all research protocols in coordination with clinical investigators, ensuring availability of appropriate equipment and supplies, and scheduling of all research participants.

• Identifies and resolves issues affecting delivery of research patient care services.

• Develops and implements practices and procedures related to the conduct of research protocols and research patient care in accordance with regulatory standards and Cleveland Clinic guidelines.

• Monitors the conduct of protocols and data collection efforts to ensure studies are well-controlled and that protocol routines are not violated.

• Ensures that legal, privacy and confidentiality measures are in place. Develops, implements and evaluates annual goals and objectives in conjunction with Department Administrator.

• Markets research mission and resources to potential clinical investigators. Selects, supervises, develops and evaluates qualified staff to ensure the research protocols and patient needs are met.

• Ensures clinical competence and development of staff.

• Ensures compliance with all internal and external professional and regulatory agency standards.

• Analyzes research operations through a planned quality improvement program. Ensures fiscal accountability and efficiency of research operations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. High degree of clinical expertise in research nursing.

• Demonstrated leadership, management, communication, counseling, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and group process skills.

• Must be knowledgeable of NIH research policies and protocols.

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of four years of clinical nurse experience including at least one year of clinical research management experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily 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 for procedures.

Keywords: leadership, management, nurse supervisor, research, studies, trials

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