Psychedelic Clinical Nurse

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position providing licensed RN coverage for protocol-required dosing visits for the CoPEWell study, an FDA-regulated psilocybin clinical trial conducted at the Wisconsin Sleep Center. Responsibilities include IV placement and maintenance, continuous vital sign monitoring, clinical assessment, and immediate response to adverse reactions to ensure participant safety and regulatory compliance. Sessions occur overnight on weekdays or weekends and require approximately 12 to 14 hours of coverage per session. This role may also provide flexible clinical support across Dr. Raison's broader research portfolio as needed, including biospecimen collection and other medical monitoring procedures. This is a terminal, 12-month appointment. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; required by start date of employment.
Proficiency in venous access and IV placement, including IV management and patient monitoring.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or demonstrated familiarity with clinical research procedures and regulatory requirements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and professional approach to working with patients in clinical settings.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers all data and research requests made by physician staff
Uses data to prepare, produce, and report to the department chair or supervisor
Evaluates current practices, identifies alternative options, and consults with other patient care staff to enhance patient care
Collects and manages all patient data as directed
May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
Provides licensed RN coverage for protocol-required dosing visits for the CoPEWell study
Performs IV placement and maintenance
Conducts continuous vital sign monitoring
Performs clinical assessment
Responds immediately to adverse reactions to ensure participant safety and regulatory compliance
Provides flexible clinical support across Dr. Raison's broader research portfolio as needed
Performs biospecimen collection and other medical monitoring procedures