REGISTERED NURSE ADVANCED - POOL

SPAULDING CLINICAL RESEARCH LLC•West Bend, WI

151d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Advanced is a per-diem/pool clinical research nursing position based at Corporate Headquarters in West Bend, Wisconsin. The role performs advanced nursing and clinical study activities with emphasis on participant safety and welfare, following study protocols, regulatory requirements, standard operating procedures, scope of practice, and current training. Duties may include informed-consent documentation, medical history collection, adverse-event and concomitant-medication documentation, study-drug administration and dose verification, focused physical assessments, IV placement and infusions, vital signs, ECG lead placement, and specimen collection and handling. The nurse works under supervision and performs only procedures for which they are trained and delegated. The posting also includes additional charge-role information describing oversight of daily clinical-floor operations, delegation and monitoring of staff activities, escalation of study issues, and ensuring protocol and procedural compliance. Charge duties require appropriate training and delegation and are associated with additional experience and qualifications described in the posting.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN license. Graduate nurses must have a temporary license to work as a Clinical Research Nurse and obtain Wisconsin licensure within six months of hire.
BLS certification is required within six months of hire or promotion date.
Ability to read, write, and interpret English.
Professional conduct in interactions with participants and colleagues.
Good computer skills and willingness to use technology to improve efficiency.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, able to multitask, learn quickly, respond to urgent team needs, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work beyond normal work hours; availability for various shifts is required.
Ability to perform and record computer data entry while conducting timed clinical procedures.
For charge duties, medical background and a skill set appropriate to the role are required.
For charge duties, must be trained or in training as a Clinical Research Technician - Advanced or Clinical Research Nurse - Advanced.
For charge duties, approximately six months of demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and problem-solving as clinical-floor staff at Spaulding Clinical, or exceptional relevant outside experience such as a prior charge, supervisory, or leadership role.
For charge duties, CPR certification is required within one year of hire or promotion date.
For charge duties, ACLS certification may be required within one year of hire or promotion date.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Near and far vision clarity and ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and blood-borne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical trial activities according to study protocols, regulatory requirements, SOPs, scope of practice, and current training.
Ensure participants understand the study-specific informed consent form, answer their questions, and accurately document consent completion.
Collect and document structured medical, surgical, and medication histories.
Administer the correct meals to the correct participants and perform participant bag checks for prohibited items when assigned.
Conduct study procedures such as ECG positioning, exercises, and other supervised activities.
Perform venipuncture, capillary collection, and/or IV specimen collection using aseptic technique; collect, identify, transport, and process biological samples as required.
Administer study drugs and other protocol-required medications while observing the five rights of medication administration.
Verify participant identity and dose labeling as an additional quality check during dose administration.
Help ensure study drug supplies are stored securely and appropriately after removal from the pharmacy.
Record adverse events and escalate them to medical or charge staff for evaluation and treatment when warranted.
Measure and document physical measurements, including height, weight, and BMI, and vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse oximetry, heart rate, temperature, and respirations.
Place ECG electrodes and leads accurately for telemetry monitoring.
Review study-specific training and protocols, and complete study delegation-of-authority and training logs accurately and on time.
Stay current with SOPs, GCP and ICH guidelines, applicable laws, ethical standards, HIPAA, OSHA, exposure-control rules, and emergency-response requirements.
Create and maintain accurate records of delegated and trained protocol activities and events.
Attend to participants’ needs, comfort, care, and safety throughout study participation.
Participate in quality assurance activities for clinical research projects and identify when quality assurance is needed.
Perform other study procedures as trained and delegated, which may include participant information gathering, questionnaires, meals, vital signs, ECGs, drug administration, specimen collection, and luggage searches.
For assigned charge duties, oversee daily clinical-floor operations, coordinate and delegate staff activities, and ensure studies follow protocols and SOPs.
For assigned charge duties, maintain a professional study-floor environment, communicate and escalate study issues, ensure shift duties and logs are completed, and support staff development and departmental goals.
For assigned charge duties, work with the Training Department to perform and document process monitoring and maintain clean, quiet study areas.