REGISTERED NURSE ADVANCED - NOC SHIFT

SPAULDING CLINICAL RESEARCH LLC•West Bend, WI

6d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Advanced conducts nursing activities for clinical trials, emphasizing the safety and welfare of study participants. Under supervision, the nurse performs study procedures in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, standard operating procedures, scope of practice, and current training. Duties include informed consent documentation, obtaining medical histories, administering and verifying study drugs, focused physical assessments, IV placement and infusions, vital signs, ECG lead placement, specimen collection and management, and collaboration with the medical team. The role also supports participant care and comfort and contributes to quality assurance activities. The posting also includes additional charge-role information describing oversight of daily clinical study-floor operations. Charge responsibilities include coordinating and delegating staff activities, ensuring protocol and SOP adherence, escalating study-related issues, maintaining shift records and metrics, and providing professional leadership. The posting does not clarify whether these charge duties are required for every person hired into the Registered Nurse Advanced position.

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 required within six months of hire or promotion.
Ability to read, write, and interpret English.
Professional conduct in interactions at Spaulding Clinical.
Good computer skills and willingness to adopt 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 and provide availability for various shifts.
Ability to enter and record data in computer systems while conducting timed clinical procedures.
For charge responsibilities described in the posting: medical background and a skill set appropriate to the role; training or in-training as a Clinical Research Technician - Advanced or Clinical Research Nurse - Advanced.
For charge responsibilities described in the posting: 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 charge, supervisory, or leadership position.
For charge responsibilities described in the posting: CPR certification within one year of hire or promotion; ACLS certification may be required within one year of hire or promotion.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; see clearly at near and far distances; and identify and distinguish colors.
Potential exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Ensure clinical trials are conducted according to protocol requirements and applicable procedures, with supervision.
Confirm study participants understand the study-specific informed consent form, answer questions, and accurately document consent completion.
Obtain and document structured medical, surgical, and medication histories.
Administer the correct meals to the correct participants and conduct participant bag checks for contraband when required.
Perform supervised study activities, including ECG positioning, exercises, and other procedures.
Collect venous, capillary, and/or IV specimens using aseptic technique; accurately identify, transport, and process biological samples.
Administer study drugs and other protocol-required medications while following the five rights of medication administration.
Assist with dose verification by checking participant identity and dosing labels.
Ensure secure and appropriate storage of drug supplies after they are removed from the pharmacy.
Document adverse events and escalate them to medical or charge staff for evaluation and treatment as warranted.
Perform and record physical measurements, including height, weight, and BMI, and vital signs.
Place ECG electrodes and leads accurately for telemetry monitoring.
Complete additional tasks delegated and supervised by charge staff.
Review study-specific training and protocols and ensure delegation-of-authority and training logs are completed accurately and promptly.
Follow SOPs, Good Clinical Practice and ICH guidelines, laws, ethical standards, HIPAA, OSHA, exposure-control rules, and emergency-response requirements.
Create and maintain accurate records of protocol activities and events as delegated and trained.
Monitor participant progress and attend to participants’ care, comfort, and safety during study participation.
Participate in quality assurance for clinical research projects and initiate quality assurance needs affecting clinical practice.
When trained and delegated, perform assigned procedures such as obtaining participant information and histories, questionnaires, meals, vital signs, ECGs, drug administration, specimen collection, and luggage searches.
For charge duties described in the posting: oversee daily study-floor operations, coordinate and delegate clinical staff activities, and ensure studies follow protocols and SOPs.
For charge duties described in the posting: maintain a professional study-floor atmosphere, escalate study-related issues, document and escalate adverse events, and ensure shift checklists, logs, and metrics are completed.
For charge duties described in the posting: collaborate with study and floor leadership, support departmental goals and staff development, maintain a clean and quiet study environment, and work with Training to document process monitoring.