Research Nurse I - OB/GYN

mcw; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403B Retirement Package

Competitive vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

On campus fitness facility

Job summary

MCW in Milwaukee is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical research studies, enroll and consent participants, collect data, and ensure protocol compliance.

Under physician direction, perform protocol-specific tasks, maintain records, and assist with IRB submissions. Requires associate's degree and 2 years' experience; Wisconsin RN license preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Associate's degree.
• Minimum experience: 2 years.
• Wisconsin RN license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient participation in clinical research, including enrollment and consenting.
• Assist in data collection and evaluation.
• Under physician direction, perform protocol-specific tasks and collect specimens.
• Provide patient and family education and staff education related to protocols.
• Complete forms for protocol documentation and maintain patient records.
• Enter data into databases and ensure confidentiality of records.
• Assist with IRB protocol writing and submissions; comply with regulatory requirements.
• Distribute and mail samples as specified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Mathematics

Documentation

Records management

Data utilization

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Data entry

Education

Associate's degree

Wisconsin RN license (preferred)

Tools

IRB documentation tools

Job description

Summary

Conduct clinical research studies and implement research protocol . Provide and document research observations and perform precise collection of specimens.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• P rovide patient and family education . May provide staff education concerning research protocols as required .
• Complete all forms required 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.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization , complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education : Associate's degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 2 years
• Preferred Certification / Licensure (s): Wisconsin RN License

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required . May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition ReimbursementPaid 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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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.