Research Nurse

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medicine’s Office of Research Services (ORS) is seeking a Research Nurse to support its Clinical Trials team. ORS conducts federally funded and industry-sponsored clinical research involving drugs, devices, biologic agents, imaging, and emerging technologies. The Research Nurse coordinates clinical trials, provides nursing care to research participants, and manages research protocols in collaboration with clinical research coordinators and physician investigators. The position primarily supports the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, with possible work in other Department of Medicine divisions as needed. ORS Clinical Trials is a centralized unit supporting research across 11 divisions. The position is 80%–100% time and requires onsite work at a designated campus location. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with very rare weekend, evening, or holiday work. The position is designated as a position of trust involving access to vulnerable populations. Employment requires passing an initial caregiver check and recurring checks every four years. A valid driver’s license and successful pre-hire Driver Authorization Check are also required; employees may use personal transportation or obtain approval to use the University Car Fleet. The starting salary is $65,000 annually, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Two years of previous nursing experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license required by the position start date.
Ability to read and understand research principles and methodology and apply that knowledge in a clinical trials environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact independently with patients and researchers using initiative and good judgment.
Ability to structure time to meet multiple deadlines.
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.
Must pass an initial caregiver check and recurring checks every four years.
Must maintain eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cardiovascular nursing or emergency/urgent care nursing.
Experience in clinical trials, knowledge of good clinical practice, and understanding of federal research regulations.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a focus in Nursing or a closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for emergent study-participant situations involving adverse effects or complications.
Prepare research participant information, consent, and authorization materials.
Provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students, as applicable.
Supervise day-to-day activities of the research work unit.
Secure and schedule logistics for clinical research projects according to the research plan.
Assist with recruitment and screening of clinical study subjects, including conducting physical health assessments.
Serve as the main point of contact and liaison for participants, investigators, research sponsors, and the research team, providing study information in accordance with project standards and protocols.
Assist the regulatory coordinator with regulatory compliance for assigned protocols, including IRB approval and regulatory documents in accordance with FDA, HHS, and GCP guidelines.
Provide professional nursing care according to established protocols.
Provide study participants with appropriate treatment-plan direction and information.
Collect, verify, and enter data into databases and analyze clinical information data.
Assist with development of a comprehensive budget for each clinical research protocol.