Research Nurse

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medicine (DOM) offers a unique opportunity for a Research Nurse to join our Clinical Trials team within the Office of Research Services (ORS). ORS Clinical Trials conducts federally funded NIH or industry sponsored clinical research involving drugs, devices, biologic agents, imaging and breakthrough technologies to improve patient care and outcomes. The Research Nurse will engage in coordinating these clinical trials, providing nursing care for research participants and managing the research protocols in collaboration with clinical research coordinators and physician investigators. This position will primarily support research in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within DOM; however, there may be opportunities to support additional areas within the department as needed. ORS Clinical Trials is a centralized unit supporting research across 11 divisions within DOM. Typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with very rare time on weekends, evenings or holidays. This position is full or part-time, 80%-100% This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. 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. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Requirements

Two years of previous nursing experience
Registered Nurse (RN) License required by the start date of the position.
Reading and understanding of research principles and methodology and ability to apply that knowledge to a clinical trials environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact with patients and researchers independently using initiative and good judgment.
Ability to structure time to meet multiple deadlines.
Must provide a valid driver's license.
Continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants
Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established protocols
Assists regulatory coordinator in maintaining clinical research regulatory compliance for assigned protocols including but not limited to the IRB approval and regulatory documents per FDA, HHS and GCP guidelines
Serves as main point of contact and liaison to project participants, investigators, research sponsors, and the research team delivering study information in accordance with established research project standards and protocols
Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments
Secures and schedules logistics for clinical research projects according to the research plan
Supervises the day-to-day activities of research work unit
May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
Prepares research participant information/consent/authorization
Serves a primary point of contact for emergent study participant situations related to adverse effects or complications of the study
Collects, verifies, and enters data into database and analyzes clinical information data
Assists with development of a comprehensive budget for each clinical research protocol