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Tri Health
Cincinnati, Ohio

Clinical Research Nurse

Registered Nurse Above average in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN)No weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

***Clinical Research Nurse – Hatton Research – TriHealth Hatton Research
Institute

Make a difference every day as a Registered Nurse at TriHealth Hatton Research
Institute. Join a compassionate, servant-led team committed to excellence in
patient care while working in a supportive, high-energy environment. 

We offer career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you. 

Location

* Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue

Work Schedule

* Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly) 

* Day shift 

* No weekends or holidays

Incentives & Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time
off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits
page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits
[https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits]

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree - Nursing (Required)

* 2 - 3 years’ experience in Clinical Nursing Critical Thinking (Required)

* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs 

* Knowledge of clinical research

* Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required 

* Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required

Job Overview

Acts as the clinical research nurse for research studies in which TriHealth
participates. Acts as a liaison between Study Sponsors, Study Monitors,
Principal Investigators, other physicians, hospital staff, and the Institutional
Review Board (IRB) to coordinate the efforts necessary to efficiently and
effectively conduct a clinical research study. Actively participate in the
selection of studies TriHealth conducts, developing a process for implementation
of the protocol, participating in the identification of potential subjects,
participating in the informed consent process, enrolling subjects and accurately
and thoroughly collecting and reporting data. Educates and coordinates the care
of patients who are on research studies. Staff in this position can work at all
sites where research is conducted within TriHealth. Travel between sites may be
required. Staff in this position may be required to work in other research
specialties other than the one for which they are hired. Staff in this position
must be available to cover the needs of the department, which may be 7am-7pm.
Staffing needs and hours are determined by amount and kind of studies the
department has at any given time.

Job Responsibilities

* Demonstrates the ability to develop processes to facilitate implementation of
the research protocol to provide effective and safe medical research to all
subjects. 

* Demonstrates the ability to identify potential and/or actual issues, which
may prohibit the accurate implementation of the research protocol and
initiate interventions to avoid protocol violations and/or unsafe practice. 

* Demonstrates the ability to coordinate necessary activities between the Study
Coordinators and the Principal Investigator. 

* Performs initial and ongoing assessments of research subjects and implements
care directed towards optimal outcomes. 

* Plans care for research subjects/families based on assessment, standards of
care, optimal outcomes and protocol requirements. 

* Implements and evaluates plan of care. 

* Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepts
TriHealth Standards.

* Documents in medical records appropriately. 

* Comply with all IRB/FDA requirements in study submissions. 

* Assures compliance with IRB/FDA standards and deadlines in notification of
subject randomization and enrollment. 

* Assures compliance with IRB/FDA standards and deadlines in completing
Progress Reports.

* Assures compliance with IRB/FDA standards and deadlines in reporting all
deaths and adverse events within study subjects. 

* Assures compliance with IRB/FDA standards and deadlines in facilitating
communication between study sponsor and designated IRB. 

* Appropriately and accurately assesses potential subjects for inclusion and
exclusion criteria.

* Keeps Case Report Forms complete and thorough using the IRB and FDA
standards. 

* Supports hospital staff in complying with research protocols and works to
minimize the impact on their workload. 

* Keeps queries and protocol violations that can be controlled to a minimum.

* Responds appropriately and accurately to all queries in a timely fashion. 

* Demonstrates knowledge of available studies, screening potential patients for
eligibility, guiding physicians and staff in needed timetables for
appropriate randomization. 

* Participates in the identification and selection of good clinical protocols
based on subject selection, safe medical practice and resource availability. 

* Attends training required by sponsoring organizations for specific protocols
and/or attends meetings related to the initiation or on-going progress of a
sponsored clinical trial. 

* Acts as the point person for audit staff coming into institution for a review
prepares a written response with a plan of action to any major/minor
deficiencies.

Working Conditions

Bending - Rarely 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Frequently 
Continuous Learning - Frequently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely 
Pulling - Occasionally 
Pushing - Occasionally 
Reaching - Frequently 
Reading - Frequently 
Sitting - Frequently 
Standing - Frequently 
Stooping - Consistently 
Talking - Frequently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Frequently 
Color Vision - Occasionally 
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking – Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE
our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our
vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and

live the following

Serve: ALWAYS…

  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or

Excel: ALWAYS…

  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of

Value: ALWAYS…

  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently

Engage: ALWAYS…

  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: Clinical Research, Research, Registered Nurse, Nurse

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Data CollectionIRB CompliancePatient AssessmentProtocol Implementation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research Nurse at Tri Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 313 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 66% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN)

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tri Health

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement