Research Nurse I - Surgery
About The Position
Conduct clinical research studies and implement research protocol. Provide and document research observations and perform precise collection of specimens. Coordinate, evaluate and follow patient participation in clinical research. This includes, but is not limited to identifying, enrolling and consenting patients, organizing study visits and follow-ups, responding to patient telephone calls. Assist in the collection and evaluation of data. Under physician direction, perform protocol-specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens, and monitoring responses. May administer medication or types of protocol specific intervention. Provide patient and family education. May provide staff education concerning research protocols. Complete all forms for proper protocol documentation. Maintain patient records. Enter patient data into database and other programs. Maintain confidentiality of all patient-related records including written and verbal communications. Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols and communicate to the study investigators. Notify appropriate personnel of any complications or untoward effects of research studies. Assist with the writing and submission of IRB protocols, grant applications, and consent forms. Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements. Distribute and mail samples as specified. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
- Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
- Associate’s degree
- 2 years of experience
- Wisconsin RN License
Nice To Haves
- Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, evaluate and follow patient participation in clinical research.
- Identify, enroll and consent patients.
- Organize study visits and follow-ups.
- Respond to patient telephone calls.
- Assist in the collection and evaluation of data.
- Perform protocol-specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens, and monitoring responses.
- Administer medication or types of protocol specific intervention.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Provide staff education concerning research protocols.
- Complete all forms for proper protocol documentation.
- Maintain patient records.
- Enter patient data into database and other programs.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient-related records.
- Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols and communicate to the study investigators.
- Notify appropriate personnel of any complications or untoward effects of research studies.
- Assist with the writing and submission of IRB protocols, grant applications, and consent forms.
- Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Distribute and mail samples as specified.
Benefits
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
- Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
