Clinical Research Nurse

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Clinical Research Nurse, where you'll coordinate cancer clinical research and manage patient care within a dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with oncology patients and contribute to groundbreaking research. With a flexible work environment that includes remote options, you will play a vital role in ensuring the success of clinical trials. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical expertise and a passion for advancing cancer research, making a significant impact in the lives of patients and the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year nursing experience required.
• Exceptional clinical nursing skills and expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Manage subjects enrolled in clinical research studies.
• Provide professional nursing care to patients according to established protocols.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Skills

Oncology Research

Patient Management

Data Entry and Analysis

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Clinical Research Software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Clinical Research Nurse will join the Clinical Research Central Office (CRCO) at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) to coordinate cancer clinical research within one or more Disease-Oriented Teams. The primary duties of this job involve the management of subjects enrolled in clinical research studies at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. This position will report to the Clinical Team Manager and work under the general direction of the Principal Investigator of each research study.

This position has the ability to work remotely 1 day/week and does not include any nights or weekends.

Prefer full time FTE, but will consider down to 0.8 FTE for the right candidate.

There are 2 vacancies.

The Clinical Research Nurse must have a high degree of clinical expertise with a specific focus on the treatment of patients with anticancer agents and a specialized nursing competence in the field of Oncology Research.

Responsibilities:
Assists in research logistic management, screens study participants, and provides participant information and clinical care according to established research plans to ensure accuracy of research.

• 10% Secures and schedules logistics for clinical research projects according to the research plan


• 10% Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments


• 10% Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established protocols


• 15% Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants


• 20% 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


• 10% Collects, verifies, and enters data into database and analyzes clinical information data


• 15% Serves a primary point of contact for emergent study participant situations related to adverse effects or complications of the study


• 10% May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students

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Education:

Required
Associate's Degree
Nursing

Qualifications:

Minimum one year nursing experience required.
Candidates should have exceptional clinical nursing skills and expertise coupled with a strong interest in clinical research.
Prior experience working with Oncology patients is preferred.
Prior clinical research experience preferred.

License/Certification should also include BLS certification required

License/Certification:

Required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure

Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $68,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

- Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability.

-TB testing and a Caregiver Background Check will be required at the time of employment. 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 then every four years.

- The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter, and provide three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Contact:

Jennifer Wilkie
[e-mail]
608-262-8025
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Research Nurse(HS042)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

310378-AS

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